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Jameson Marvin was Director of Choral Activities, Senior Lecturer on Music at Harvard University for 32 years. From 1978 to 2010, Harvard's Choral Program garnered a distinguished national reputation. Under his conductorship, the Harvard Glee Club, Radcliffe Choral Society, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum, rose to be among the premier collegiate choruses in America. These ensembles appeared at nine Eastern Division and seven National Conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, and the Choral Program at Harvard was named by Classical Singer magazine the top collegiate choral program in the United States.
Jameson Marvin Choral Series
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Reflections from composer Jameson Marvin on a love that is quiet and secure as a result of a life well lived and well loved. And even after many years together, the excitement of a love that can still grow is captured in the musical writing.
Composer: Jameson Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
Continuing the proud history of the Harvard Glee Club, this male voice setting of a Welsh folksong will showcase your singers at their best, offering many opportunities to develop phrasing, intonation and blend. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Arranger: Jameson Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
Written for the professional choir, The Jameson Singers, this moving text by Phillis Wheatley unfolds in long vocal lines with broad dynamics and liberal use of rubato. This is the convergence of visual, literary and musical art and offers tremendous room for discussion among the performers as they uncover the depth of this work.
Composer: James Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
Josquin des Prez is the master of polyphony for singers. Conductor, composer, editor Jameson Marvin is the standard bearer for polyphony in today's choral classroom. This movement from Missa Mater Patris allows your men's chorus to explore both polyphony and several beautiful homophonic moments in this Renaissance masterpiece. Duration: ca. 4:00
Composer: Josquin DesPrez | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
This delicate and sensitive new arrangement of beloved American classic, arranged for the Harvard Glee Club by its former director, Jameson Marvin, is worthy of any fine men's choir. With counterpoint for all voices, a melody that is passed between voices and a chance to feature a baritone soloist, this is a welcome addition to the male chorus library.
Arranger: Jameson Marvin | Composer: Stephen Foster | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
Jameson Marvin and the Harvard Glee Club have been the standard bearers for serious music for men's choirs for decades. This beautiful, easy-to-read edition from the des Prez Missa Mater Patris will be a welcome addition to your library.
Composer: Josquin de Prez | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
Jameson Marvin, through his work with Harvard and Radcliffe, has re-established the importance of teaching polyphony in the modern choral classroom. This beautiful setting of the Magnificat by Palestrina has been editited by Dr. Marvin to accommodate modern notation, clefs and measure lines. He also maintains rhythmic groupings enabling the singers to move beyond the tyranny of the bar line and bring a beautiful and authentic performance to the stage.
Arranger: Jameson Marvin | Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
This haunting Irish ballad will certainly become a favorite of your singers! The modal flavor of the setting and the effective use of solo soprano will create a moment of breathtaking beauty in concert. Duration: ca. 3:10.
Arranger: Jameson Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
This arrangement of the popular English Folk Song, originally known as Sovay Sovay tells the story of a young woman who takes matters into her own hands in order to find out if the man she loves truly loves her. The character is strong, especially for the 19th century and the music is just as strong and bold. Women will love telling this story and singing this bold and beautiful folk song. Duration: 3:30
Arranger: Jameson Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
This accessible setting of two traditional spirituals will be a very effective selection in concert. Featuring baritone and mezzo soprano soloists with choir back-up, the rich choral harmonies will resound throughout your performance space. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: Jameson Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
Described as choral counterpoint for church choirs, these two short selections, God Thoughts and Majesty of Mountains, are gems that can be used as responses in worship, or combined, as a lovely anthem.
Composer: Jameson Marvin | Performed By: Harvard Glee Club
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