In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Emily Bronte

Born: 1818. Died: 1848. Lived in: England
Emily Jane Brontë was an English novelist and poet who is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. She also published one book of poetry with her sisters Charlotte and Anne titled Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell with her own poems finding regard as poetic genius. Emily was the third-eldest of the four surviving Brontë siblings, between the youngest Anne and her brother Branwell. She published under the pen name Ellis Bell.

Individual Folios

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Audrey Snyder : Autumn Vesper

Emily Bronte's poetry is beautifully set in a lyric song style. The musical painting of an autumn evening is superbly accomplished in flowing lines and a supportive accompaniment. The musical colors offer the ensemble many opportunities for expressive singing. In our Easy Choral Masterworks series.

Composer: Audrey Snyder | Poetry By: Emily Bronte

Andrea Ramsey : I See the Heaven's Glories Shine

A strong statement of faith by poet Emily Bronte comes to majestic life with a vibrant piano accompaniment providing the backbone for this elegant choral rendition. The piece is framed by a dramatic opening that is echoed and enhanced at the powerful ending, with delicate, expressive moments closely tied to the meaning of the text forming the middle. Large choirs will especially enjoy this dramatic piece.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey | Poetry By: Emily Bronte

Michael D. Atwood : Mild the Mist upon the Hill

Have you ever experienced a fragrance, perhaps after a rainstorm, when the scents took you back to your childhood? Michael Atwood has set the poem by Emily Brontë that recalls such times. He paints the words and phrases in his musical setting with care and beauty. Twenty-first century harmonies and close clusters stimulate the senses. Medium to difficult, a lovely piece for advanced high school, community and college choirs.

Composer: Michael D. Atwood | Poetry By: Emily Bronte

Julie Ann Ballard : Night Wind Whispers

With a repeating and rhythmic piano accompaniment that reflects the emotional tumult of the poetry, the vocal lines soar and intertwine in an impressive flurry of sound, before suddenly coming to rest. An exciting work for high school women's voices.

Composer: Julie Ann Ballard | Lyricist: Emily Bronte

Mary Donnelly : Song for a Windy Day

Incorporating poems by Bronte and Rossetti, Donnelly and Strid have created a wonderful setting that moves along like a bouncing breeze in 3/4 time. The addition of flute adds sparkle to the 2-part and 3-part mixed voicings accompanied by a simple, but spirited piano accompaniment.

Composer: Mary Donnelly | Poetry By: Emily Bronte