I. Two Friends From As Time Stops To Rest (Song Cycle)
Composed by Amy Gordon Text by Susan Jordan
Instrumenta5on: SSAATTBB Choir and Piano, with Tenor Soloist Dura5on: 3' 45"
2015-2017 © Amy Gordon | www.amygordonmusic.com
As Time Stops To Rest is a three-movement song cycle for SSAATTBB Choir and Piano, with featured Soprano and Tenor soloists. The cycle is dedicated to the composer's late aunt Susan Jordan. The works sets three poems from a larger set of poetry en5tled As Time Stops To Rest, also wriTen by Susan Jordan. The song cycle has an overall arch form of peace followed by tragedy and loss, ul5mately giving way to a final sense of peace. The first movement, Two Friends, paints a peaceful scene of two friends losing track of 5me as they sit by the ocean enjoying their 5me together. The piece opens with serene rolled chords in the piano, which con5nue throughout almost the en5rety of the movement. The constant rolling of the piano creates a sense of ocean waves con5nuously ebbing and flowing. The opening Tenor solo describes the tranquil seZng and is then joined by the full choir as "warmth and happiness intermix to form an a\ernoon shared by two close friends". The movement features lush harmonies and detailed ensemble interplay. The movement concludes with the con5nued rolled chords in the piano and a final so\ low cluster, as if the texture is sinking into the ocean. This song cycle would be suitable for an advanced high school, college, or professional choir. This movement may be performed as a stand-alone piece or as part of the full cycle.
Text I. TWO FRIENDS The sun touched the wai5ng air As wind and ocean sounds Combined With gulls laughing Overhead Warmth and happiness Intermixed To form An a\ernoon Shared by two close friends So close we missed The passing of 5me
So touched by our friendship So eager to communicate The moments in life That freeze and hold s5ll Caught in the magic Of true reality Caught truly conscious Of our connec5on Two friends Surrounded by the sea
About the composer: Amy Gordon is an ac5ve composer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist based in Los Angeles, CA. As a choral composer, she has worked with and been commissioned by numerous choirs, including being the composer-in-residence for Nova Vocal Ensemble. She has also scored numerous films and webcasts. She has a BA in Composi5on from Loyola Marymount University and an MM in Composi5on from California State University, Long Beach.
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