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CM9395 Sing, O My Heart! Rentz / TBB with PIano

Sing, O My Heart!E A R l E N E R E N T z

TBB Voices with Piano

Duration: 2:45

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Performance Notes

This lovely Wanetta Hill text provides opportunities for young men to enjoy singing phrases that are emotionally charged, and the tempo is slow enough that choral nuances may be enjoyed from beginning to end. The luscious chords underlying the description of one’s desire to love another serve to “tell the story” and free the voice to convey the emotions in the soul.

There should be few “gaps” in the phrases; constant “sound” should be the focus within the ensemble. Directors can be creative and a bit flexible, as the interpretation of the text comes to life in the chorus.

The drama unfolds toward the key change, then tapers off to quiet contemplation of the entire scenario, ultimately ending without a decision regarding the fate of love.

The use of dynamics, consonants, and syllabic inflection propels energy through the text, and the ability to create emotions within the choral phrasing. All seem to be paramount in giving life to the musical notation.

About the Composer

Earlene Rentz published her first choral octavo in 1994. In addition to her current work as a publisher and a composer, she is a speaker and clinician in choral music education tech-niques. Dr. Rentz frequently conducts choral ensembles in district, regional, and state events. She has conducted All-State choirs in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky

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WANETTA HILLExpressively, sustained (q = ca. 80)

EARLENE RENTZ

Copyright © 2015 by Carl Fischer, LLC.International Copyright Secured.

All rights reserved, including performance rights.WARNING! This composition is protected by Copyright law. To photocopy or reproduce

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Printed in the U.S.A.

for TTB Voices with PianoSing, O My Heart!

for the Champion High School Men’s Choir: Boerne, Texas

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O my heart, sing, O my heart.

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heart de sires to love her, see hernow, the joy of spring.

My heart de sires to love her, see hernow, the joy of spring.

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Far a bove the doubts of life, this heart of love I bring.

Far a bove the doubts of life, this heart of love I bring.

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long to hold her

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long to hold her

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Carl Fischer has a proud reputation for publishing classic traditional choral music standards that have inspired, educated and thrilled singers, choirs, congregations and audiences for years. The tradition continues in our choral music series as we present new and exciting works designed to meet the understanding, abilities and tastes of worshipers and performers today.

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