Silence - Soprano

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Soprano

©2020 Unanimous Productions

Performer Notes

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Whisper notation

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Program Notes

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Silence focuses on the many forms of silence. From hissing, whispering, to singing the word silence in a wide dynamic range, this piece gives the singer the opportunity to work on their dynamic control.

Duration ca. 6'00"

Score

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7

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whisper

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

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Si

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len

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17

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   

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Si

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Si - lence!

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34

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Si - len

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 whisper    

Si - lence!

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sing 

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Si - lence!

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Si - lence!

Si - lence!

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