Song for Mother Gaia

From Wind Repertory Project
Frank Duarte

Frank Duarte (arr. Kaitlin Bove)


General Info

Year: 2019 / 2021
Duration: c. 2:55
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: SATB choir
Publisher: Tolliver Music Company, through Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $80.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet

Part 2

  • Flute
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F

Part 3

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Horn in F

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba

Timpani (optional)
Percussion (optional), including:

  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

While perusing for a set of poems, I stumbled upon June Night by Sara Teasdale. Like most of Sara’s poetry, this poem has a solemnity to it. Immediately, upon reading her poetry, three words came to mind: solitude, sincerity, and love.

I adapted the poem into the following text:

Oh, Earth you are too dear tonight,
How can I sleep, while all around
Floats rainy fragrance and the far
Deep voice of the ocean that talks to the ground?

Oh Earth, you gave me all I have, I love you, Earth.

This adapted text resulted in Song for Mother Gaia, which is just that -- a song for Earth, showcasing my love for our beautiful planet. I have always loved nature, and part of that love, I believe, comes from the fact that some form of it has always surrounded me. This composition explores many different colors that mimic a beautiful transient moment of daydreaming, appreciating the wonders and beauty of what I call this huge green planet, home.

- Program Note by composer (for choral edition)


Performance Notes

All four flex parts contain two-part divisi (for a total of eight voices in certain moments).


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