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Sara Teasdale
She was born Sarah Trevor Teasdale in St. Louis, Missouri, and used the name Sara Teasdale Filsinger after her marriage in 1914. From 1904 to 1907, Teasdale was a member of The Potters, led by Lillie Rose Ernst, a group of female artists in their late teens and early twenties who published, from 1904 to 1907, The Potter's Wheel, a monthly artistic and literary magazine in St. Louis. Teasdale's first poem was published in William Marion Reedy's Reedy's Mirror, a local newspaper, in 1907. Her first collection of poems, Sonnets to Duse and Other Poems, was published that same year. In 1918 she won a Pulitzer Prize for her 1917 poetry collection Love Songs. It was "made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society"; however, the sponsoring organization now lists it as the earliest Pulitzer Prize for Poetry . |
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Michael John Trotta : For a Breath of Ecstasy This work draws texts from Love Songs, the anthology of celebrated American poet, Sara Teasdale (1884-1933), and was commissioned to celebrate the centennial of her winning the first Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 1918. Each of the movements of For a Breath of Ecstasy chronicles Teasdale's search for solace amidst life's many storms. The tapestry of different vocal forces set against the backdrop of Oboe and Strings reveals moments of yearning, love, joy, and peace. Vivid imagery portrays transcendent moments of solace that are revealed in an individual's relationship to nature and in love. 
Sarah Quartel : A Winter Day This five-movement work celebrates the long Canadian winter, setting texts by the composer, Sara Teasdale, Lucy Maud Montgomery (of 'Anne of Green Gables' fame), and Melville Cane. Each movement depicts a different time of day, beginning with the cold darkness before dawn ('Timid Star') and concluding with the evening turning into dusk and then darkness ('Snow Toward Evening'). The music conjures up vivid images of a cold and crisp winter, and of swirling, dancing snowflakes. Songlist: Timid Star, A Winter Dawn, Into Morning, A Winter Day, Snow Toward Evening |
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With a simple melody inspired by children's songs, All That Could Never Be Said is a setting of Sara Teasdale's poem In the End. Showcasing her signature pairing of nihilism and pastoral beauty, the poem is an exploration of regret: it suggests that the consequences of our inaction are final and absolute. There are no second chances to speak up or to act, and all our missed opportunities will be lost to us until we're reunited with them in death.
Arranger: Christopher Tin | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The opening line of Sara Teasdale's poem, After Love, "There is no magic any more," establishes the theme of vanishing love. Stephen Chatman's setting of the poignant text, in the dark key of D flat major, emphasizes the natural rhythm of the words, mixed meters and irregular phrase lengths. The climax of the melody embraces sustained, intense vocal lines in contrary motion supported by an undulating piano accompaniment. One of a set of six of Teasdale's love songs. Duration: 1:45
Composer: Stephen Chatman | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Using a Sara Teasdale poem that lifts up loveliness and beauty, Mark Sirett has crafted music that does exactly that. Written for the association for Music in International Schools Honors Choir Festival in Luxembourg, this is the perfect festival piece. And when the string quartet is employed, it becomes that special piece in the program.
Composer: Mark Sirett | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
An a cappella opening sets the stage for a colorful and descriptive work full of vivid imagery. Sara Teasdale's poem melds the natural world and the personal world in ways that still resonate.
Composer: Kelsey Hohnstein-Reinhart | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Using the image of barley bending in the breezes to represent overcoming struggle and adversity, poet Sara Teasdale has created a pastoral and optimistic poem. This move from pain to joy is echoed in the music, with the feisty and exuberant rhythms and harmonies of Latin jazz.
Composer: Dominick DiOrio | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Setting the beautiful poetry of Sara Teasdale, composer Jonathan Jensen has set a simple yet elegant carol for 2-part choir. Expanding from a simple unison beginning to a beautiful 2-part counter point, this will be a favorite for your beginning choir at Christmas. Duration: ca. 2.30.
Composer: Jonathan Jensen | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Originally published in Sun, Moon, Sea, and Stars, this piece sets a poem by Sara Teasdale that likens a heart seeking its love to a swallow's cry. Chydenius's rich harmonies, syncopated melodies, and modal inflections paint an image of the starry night, while the underpinning bass ostinato provides rhythmic drive.
Arranger: Jussi Chydenius | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale Performed By: Rajaton
Sara Teasdale's wistful words speak beautifully in this lush musical setting by Greg Gilpin. To fully reflect the deep emotions of this poignant piece, pay careful attention to dynamic contrast and the nuance of tempo. "Did you never know, long ago, how much you loved me?"
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
February Twilight is a stark setting of poetry by Sara Teasdale. The controlled restraint used in the vocal lines creates the image of a cold, clear winter's night. You'll practically see the night sky before you, and feel the chill of the air. Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 4:00.
Composer: Daniel Shaw | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's poignant commentary on the challenges and rewards of love is the foundation of this sensitive choral setting. Strong homophonic writing puts a focus on the words, while scattered harmonic suspensions and gentle ebbs and flows of tempo invite a deep understanding of the text. These are the gifts of love.
Arranger: Victor C. Johnson | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The texts of Sara Teasdale have proved to be quite effective in choral settings. Here, Richard Waters, director of choral activities at Eastern Kentucky University, sets this colorful text for mixed chorus and piano. Try it on your next concert or even for graduation.
Arranger: Richard Walters | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work for mixed voices as well as men's ensembles. Diverse part-writing fills the choral, creating harmonic contrast and richness with beautiful examples of text-painting from the composer.
Composer: Ruth Morris Gray | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The grand and expansive accompaniment forms the harmonic basis of this choral setting of Sara Teasdale's famous poem, with rich choral textures unfolding for a wonderful expression of gratitude. An excellent concert closer for mixed choirs in high school, community and beyond.
Composer: Patti Drennan | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's poem of thanks inspired a beautiful, melodic setting by composer Susan LaBarr. A quiet opening builds into a gorgeous, resounding climax before coming to a more reflective, thankful close. The piece could provide a tender, thoughtful ending to a concert, or be part of a theme of thanksgiving.
Composer: Susan LaBarr | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
A beautiful setting of the Sara Teasdale poem from "Love Songs."
Composer: David N Childs | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Word painting takes center stage with this light and bright setting of the Sara Teasdale poem The Cloud. A light and wistful flute obligato (included in the back of the octavo) help students capture this feeling of playfulness and wonder that young people often feel when considering fluffy clouds overhead. The supportive piano accompaniment makes this easy to learn.
Composer: Mary Donnelly | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The driving rhythm of the accompaniment along with the bold choral writing in this setting of the Sara Teasdale poem beautifully conveys the strong message of love. It is another addition to the Andre Thomas choral series and an excellent choice for festival or honor choirs. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.
Composer: Christopher H. Harris | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Here is an impressive yet romantically intimate piece by David Dickau inspired by the wonderful mood of Sara Teasdale's poem. A lovely choice for the mature high school choir and beyond or for a festival performance.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.
Composer: David C. Dickau | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Emerging composer Kelsey Hohnstein has produced a warm, deeply expressive setting of the Sara Teasdale poem with well-crafted vocal lines, interesting choral textures and a full dynamic range, making this a superb selection for better mixed choirs at the high school level and up, as well as honor choirs.
Composer: Kelsey Hohnstein | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Another masterful work from Z. Randall Stroope! A lush, deeply emotive setting of Sara Teasdale's achingly beautiful poem results in another concert stunner whose musical power belies the accessibility of the vocal lines in all parts. Truly magnificent!ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.
Composer: Z. Randall Stroope | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Available in TTBB (the original,) SSAA and SATB voicings, the text is by Sara Teasdale. A not-quite-love-poem, the author longs to be "lost in you" but admits this is not yet the case, "I am not yours." SATB with soprano and baritone divisi on the last four notes, this a cappella gem is not difficult, although there are some harmonic forays that will be good practice in intonation for your singers.
Composer: Stephen Chatman | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
iIf I can sing, I still am free.” Sara Teasdaleis 1917 poem iRefuge” is certain to resonate with anyone who possesses an appreciation for singing. This lush setting plays out across a shifting palette of harmonic colors and choral textures, and is offered in wonderfully adaptable alternate voicings that address the needs of choirs at any level.
Arranger: Lon Beery | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
In a Railroad Station paints Sara Teasdale's text into the fabric of the music. The relentlessly busy piano part is the shrill electric light, the whirling din. The drawn-out melodic lines sung by the choir depict the slow-motion farewell that is occurring between two people as chaos swirls around them. Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds.
Composer: David von Kampen | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Based on poetry by Sara Teasdale, this work, in the composer's words, is a passionate roller-coaster ride, surprising and exhilarating, and over before one knows it. Commissioned for the Minnesota All-State Women's Choir and accompanied by piano and violin, this piece will be a striking showcase for concert and festival performances. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Jocelyn Hagen | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Although there have been many settings of this inspired text, either under this title or American poet Sara Teasdale's original title, Barter, Carey's setting is the most intently aware of the sad irony of the poem as viewed in the context of Teasdale's eventual death by suicide. This is revealed in the use of minor and modal harmonies and the pang of melancholy intertwined with moments of soaring beauty. This sensitive setting will offer conductors the opportunity to teach flowing lines as well as the elements of choral blend and tuning.
Composer: Paul Carey | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Using the magnificent text of Sara Teasdale, this musical setting depicts the charms, joys, and excitement of the everyday moments we encounter in our lives. The music is energetic, spirited and perfect for youth choirs.
Composer: Dominick DiOrio | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's poem of hope comes to life in this dramatic setting by the young Aussie composer. The violin accompaniment plaintively illuminates the quiet moments and adds just the right intensity to the explosive ones.
Composer: Daniel Brinsmead | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's poem, Oh day of fire and sun, suggests a loud, fast musical setting. The syncopated homo-phonic choral texture, with high tessituras, exudes drama and excitement; it balances the expansive gestures of the piano accompaniment. Vivid images like "Lifting into the sky" and "Diving into the sea" inspire soaring, energetic vocal lines. One of a set of six of Teasdale's love songs. Duration: 1:30
Composer: Stephen Chatman | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's text is beautifully set by Brad with lush harmonies that feature slight dissonance, text painting, and imitation. So musical and expressive, it's a wonderful selection for concert, contest, and festival. Available separately: SATB, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: 2:38.
Composer: Brad Nix | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
A poem by Sara Teasdale is the inspiration for this minor-key setting, which relies heavily on the piano and cello accompaniment to convey the deeply spiritual feeling of the text. For with my singing I can make a refuge for my spirit's sake, a house of shining words, to be my fragile immortality.
Composer: Elaine Hagenberg | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
An extended SSAA setting of Sara Teasdale's poem, was commissioned by the Peninsula Women's Chorus(California) and aptly expresses the noble sentiment"If I can sing, I am free."
Composer: Libby Larsen | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
American poet Sara Teasdale's Refuge provided the perfect opportunity for arranger Audrey Snyder to explore the value of consonance and dissonance in a choir for young singers. Suspensions and Anticipations are pervasive throughout, with a simply beautiful piano accompaniment!
Composer: Audrey Snyder | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) won the Pulitzer Prize for her 1917 collection of poems titled Love Songs. The text for this song is taken from "Barter," the first in this set of poems. Despite the poet's history of poor emotional and physical health, the text captures a hopeful attitude that foreshadows the spirit of optimism that was the precursor to the Roaring Twenties. A rhythmic piano part is the foundation for a captivatingly lyric melody that gently unfolds throughout the piece. The setting begins with the simplicity of a unison vocal line that gradually expands as the piece explores the complexities of the wonder of everyday life. Subtle text painting captures the poet's desire to seek refuge in the beauty that surrounded her. Duration: 3:49
Composer: Michael John Trotta | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Dramatically combing two Sara Teasdale poems, the composer paints an enlightened statement of the spirit of spring, not with bird calls, but rather as a tone poem for singers.
Composer: Joshua Shank | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The reflective poetry by Sara Teasdale forms the lyric framework for this lovely 2-Part setting. Ideal for encouraging a light head voice tone, phrasing and dynamic contrast in young choirs.
Composer: Mary Donnelly | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Stars and all things related to the night are prominent themes in much of Sara Teasdale's poetry. The composer captures this unending excitement and wonder that the poet holds for stars in this beautiful and lush composition.
Composer: Dale Warland | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The serenity and expressiveness of this Sara Teasdale text is artfully presented in this beautiful setting that is ideal for treble choirs. A gem! Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.
Composer: Audrey Snyder | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Set to an early 20th century poem by Sara Teasdale, this SATB work speaks of peace through "the music of stillness holy and low... Stars I shall find." Lovely concert work for school or church.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.
Composer: David C. Dickau | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Setting the emotionally powerful poem A Winter Night by Sara Teasdale which implores all humankind to do all that we can for those who walk the lamp-lit streets of snow. Composer Gallo has juxtaposed the Latin text Ubi Caritas - Where there is charity and love, God is there. with the Teasdale text God Pity all the homeless ones to create a moving and challenging piece both musically and emotionally
Composer: Franklin Gallo | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale's poem about the end of life is the foundation of this soul-stirring choral setting. Text painting and sensitive musical choices bring the meaning of the words alive in an unforgettable way. Exquisite choral writing!
Arranger: Mark Burrows
Elegant legato phrases stretch over a dreamy piano accompaniment in this contemporary setting of the ethereal Sara Teasdale poem. Skillful word painting enhances rich images in the text, and carefully placed cluster chords find rest in dissonance. SSA gold.
As Tim Sharp travels the world as an ambassador for choral music he sometimes hears composers in foreign lands that deserve our attention. So is the case with this selection based on the Sara Teasdale poem about clouds. The young composer is committed to melody in a way that is a refreshing return to what seems right. The harmonic treatment is sensitive and sensible, and most satisfying. An excellent concert piece for high school, college and community choirs. Medium in difficulty.
Composer: Toh Xin Long | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
A Sara Teasdale poem given a sublime setting with a gorgeous piano accompaniment:
I AM a cloud in the heaven's height,
The stars are lit for my delight,
Tireless and changeful, swift and free,
I cast my shadow on hill and sea-
But why do the pines on the mountain's crest Call to me always, "Rest, rest"?
Composer: Stephen Chatman | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
A gentle piano accompaniment with oboe accompanies this concert work for 2-part and 3-part mixed voices. Sara Teasdale's text of a cloud in the heaven's height, the stars are lit for my delight is a delightful metaphor for children to sing and explore both textually and musically. Johnson's setting uses a lovely melody with simple harmonies and slight divisi for young singers.
Composer: Victor C. Johnson | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
Exhibiting Chydenius's unique style, this contemplative ballad sets a wistful text by American lyrical poet Sara Teasdale. The close harmonies, persuasive melodies, and appealing syncopations in the voices are underpinned by a stylistic piano part with a rhythmic chord pattern that creates a sense of build and drive. The Kiss is ideal for upper-voice choirs looking for an evocative concert piece.
Arranger: Jussi Chydenius | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale Performed By: Rajaton
The quirky style of The Look perfectly complements the nature of Sara Teasdale's poem, which reminisces on past romances. The melody is catchy and colourful, with a stylistic ornament that gives the piece a carefree feel, and there are effective contrasts of tonality and texture. The voices are accompanied by a jazzy, characterful piano part with driving syncopations.
Arranger: Jussi Chydenius | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale Performed By: Rajaton
Composer: Stephen Chatman | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The Song Maker is a set of three songs based on Sara Teasdale poems. These songs reflect the emotional journey of the human heart. Interesting and accessible vocal writing is supported by an imaginative and thoughtful accompaniment. Excellent for young treble choirs.
Composer: Thomas Juneau | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
The reflective, melancholy poem by Sara Teasdale creates a quiet meditative mood in this accessible work for SSA choirs. The wonderful imagery of this concert selection make it an excellent contrast work for contest or festival program.
Composer: John Purifoy | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
A lovely poem by Sara Teasdale inspired this new composition by Thomas Juneau. Perfect for young women's choirs at the middle school and high school levels. A nice melody with accessible part-writing and a simple piano accompaniment. Your young singers will enjoy this love song.
Composer: Thomas Juneau | Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
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