The Smallest Song

for SATB choir a cappella

by Rich Campbell

THE SMALLEST SONG, a setting of a text by American poet Martha Collins, is a gentle piece, full of warmth and intimate emotion. The wordplay in the text is matched in the composition; phrases are slightly altered, inverted and developed as the work builds. Jazz-like harmonies infuse the piece with a soothing vitality throughout.

“A very sensitive setting of a beautiful text – easily accessible for use by college and more advanced high school choral groups – colored by gentle harmonies and a subtle, understated melody, Rich has captured the essence of the poem and placed it in a very moving context.”

— Michael Levi, Director, The College of St. Rose Chamber Choir

SKU: RCL-008 Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices Instrumentation: Choral

Season or Event:	Winter
Descriptive Tags:	Friendship, Love, Music About Music, Poetry, Romance
Difficulty:	Intermediate
Instrumentation:	A Cappella
Sacred or Secular:	Secular
Voicing:	SATB
Language:	English

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