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Behold The Lamb! for Soprano and Tenor soloists with divisi SATB choir and Piano

Started Mar 28 0 Replies

Hi!I was finally able to put together a mockup of Behold The Lamb!, a piece I wrote in 2017 for Soprano and Tenor soloists with divisi SATB choir and Piano.  All the vocals are from the…Continue

Composition Contest for Kennett Symphony (for residents of certain US states)

Started Feb 27 0 Replies

For those of you who may not have seen it, the Kennett Symphony (Pennsylvania) is running a composition contest. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Pennsylvania, New York State, Massachusetts,…Continue

Wayfaring Stranger and Shall We Gather at the River, for SATB Choir and String Quartet

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Gilmour Jan 28. 13 Replies

 Hi all!I purchased CineStrings Solo from CineSamples a month ago. In order to explore the various articulations, I decided to rewrite a choir arrangement I wrote a few years ago of the traditional…Continue

Tags: hymn, String Quartet, Choral

comments/constructive criticism requested for a capella SATB quartet arrangement: "Of The Father's Love Begotten"

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Gilmour Dec 24, 2020. 18 Replies

Hi everyone! This is my first posting here. Please give a look/listen to this mockup of my first a capella arrangement, for SATB quartet, of the hymn "Of The Father's Love Begotten". All comments and…Continue

Tags: SATB, quartet, hymn, choral, capella

 

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Behold The Lamb! for Soprano and Tenor soloists with divisi SATB choir and Piano

Hi!I was finally able to put together a mockup of Behold The Lamb!, a piece I wrote in 2017 for Soprano and Tenor soloists with divisi SATB choir and Piano.  All the vocals are from the (discontinued) Choral Bundle from Virharmonic. In my opinion, the choirs rendered pretty well, and the soprano solo almost as well, but I am less happy with the tenor results. In any case, though, despite the work involved, I find the results worthwhile compared to hearing only oohs or aahs, or being limited to…See More
Mar 28
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James Gilmour replied to Saul Gefen's discussion In the Deep Woods
"Saul, this makes me want to go spend some time out in nature! Well done, and I especially like the bird-call type sounds from the flute sort of instruments."
Mar 22
James Gilmour replied to Jos Wylin's discussion Trio for Flute, Viola and Cello, part II: Chasing Dorian Grey
"Jos, I voted for part one in the Colors contest, and I like part two even better! The instruments seem a little more co-equal in this one, and, like the first, weave together wonderfully. I like how the rhythm of the second section complements the…"
Mar 3
James Gilmour replied to Sean Pollaro's discussion My first orchestral piece
"Sean, I have listened to this multiple times, and find it to be a thoroughly enjoyable madcap romp, from the key winding that starts everything to the bubbly synth as things wind down near the end! I love how you drive the piece forward with the…"
Mar 2
James Gilmour posted a discussion

Composition Contest for Kennett Symphony (for residents of certain US states)

For those of you who may not have seen it, the Kennett Symphony (Pennsylvania) is running a composition contest. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Pennsylvania, New York State, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. Submissions are being accepted until June 1, 2021. The winner will receive $1000, plus a premiere performance by the Kennett Symphony.I have heard the Kennett Symphony once or twice, and they…See More
Feb 27
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James Gilmour replied to Gerd Prengel's discussion String quartett on Beethoven's last sketches - LIVE RECORDING - I. Andante Maestoso / Allegro
"Gerd, it is wonderful to hear one of your works performed by professional musicians! Nothing beats real musicians, and the piece was wonderfully developed, and well performed. You have much to be proud and excited about!Jim"
Feb 15
James Gilmour replied to Saul Gefen's discussion Venetian Gondola Song
"Achingly beautiful!"
Feb 13
James Gilmour replied to Saul Gefen's discussion Bagatelle In A major for Piano
"Delightful!"
Feb 13
James Gilmour replied to Szymon Skoneczny's discussion Shadow of the past
"I have not yet tried my hand at the epic/trailer genre of songwriting, so I cannot provide educated feedback, but this sounds great to me! Well done!"
Feb 4
James Gilmour replied to Saul Gefen's discussion Bagattelle In E minor for Solo Piano
"Nice!"
Jan 31
James Gilmour replied to Saul Gefen's discussion Winter's Dream for Solo Piano
"Saul, Although I like them both, I much prefer the piano version. To, me, the piano version somehow seems like the "true voice" of the piece, if that does not sound too mystical. The two versions have quite a different character, in my…"
Jan 29
James Gilmour replied to Saul Gefen's discussion Winter's Dream for Solo Piano
"Saul, I love this! Its is well written, with a beautiful and sensitive performance. I would like it even better with less reverb, but very well done!"
Jan 28
James Gilmour replied to James Gilmour's discussion Wayfaring Stranger and Shall We Gather at the River, for SATB Choir and String Quartet
"Excellent! I am glad I could help."
Jan 28
Michael Lofting replied to James Gilmour's discussion Wayfaring Stranger and Shall We Gather at the River, for SATB Choir and String Quartet
"Thanks for that James. I have now been able to get UVI working with Sibelius!"
Jan 28
James Gilmour replied to James Gilmour's discussion Wayfaring Stranger and Shall We Gather at the River, for SATB Choir and String Quartet
"Gerd,Thanks again. The NotePerformer version is pretty good, also. I have sent you a friend request here on the forum. Once you accept it, can you send me a PM including a link to the XML file? Although it is pretty labor intensive to add in the…"
Jan 26
Gerd Prengel replied to James Gilmour's discussion Wayfaring Stranger and Shall We Gather at the River, for SATB Choir and String Quartet
"Dear James, I am still captured so much by your work and also by the original song. I never heard it before!! What a song!! I just listened to a touching version by Jonny Cash.... but your version, especially the overwhelming part at 0:28 "I am…"
Jan 26

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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
Choir
What is your favorite genre or style of music?
Classical
Is music your main income source?
No - Not at all.
Where do you live?
Maryland, United States
About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.
I am a hobbyist composer, writing mostly choir anthems and arrangements. My works are influenced by my musical tastes in classical and jazz music, but are somewhat varied in style. The choir where I worship has enjoyed singing my works.
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