Can We Sing the Darkness to Light
SKU: HL.1428498
UPC: 196288202646.
Explore “Sing Change” by composer Kyle Pederson, a collaborative masterpiece crafted alongside the vibrant and insightful high school students of Vocal Essence Singers of This Age, led by director G. Phillip Shoultz III. Inspired by Amanda Gorman's impactful short story “Change Sings,” this piece delves into reflections on change through engaging questions, sparking creativity and discussion among the students. “Sing Change” captures the essence of positive transformation, amplifying voices and perspectives seeking change in the world. Pederson's composition promises to inspire both your choir and audience, fostering meaningful conversations. An excellent choice for school, college, community, and festival choirs, any piece by Kyle Pederson is a guaranteed favorite among singers.
SKU: GI.WW1926
UPC: 785147036760. English. Text by Kyle Pederson.
The text of this work invites the listener to imagine a world without weapons of war, where the human experience is defined through the lens of mercy and compassion. Impactful with a supportive piano accompaniment. (Optional full score and parts for violin and cello accompaniment available for PDF purchase here.).
SKU: BP.BP2311
6.88 x 10.5 inches.
Kyle Pederson's simple yet heartfelt new melody for this traditional Irish blessing will resonate with your choir as well as your audience. Additional text by the composer adds depth to the already-lovely text: May you know grace and mercy; may you serve as you've been served; may you forgive as you've been forgiven, may you love as you've been loved. An optional guitar (or harp/synth) part provides atmosphere and a wistful, enchanting quality to the SATB and piano parts. .
SKU: CF.CM9722
ISBN 9781491161012. UPC: 680160919611. Key: C major. English. Kyle Pederson. Original.
Stars was born out of a life-long fascination with the night sky, and the text is a meditation on the interconnectedness of creation. The light from distant stars takes eons to reach our eyes, connecting us with an ancient past. Many elements that comprise our bodies were cast out of stars million years ago. Since we are the stuff of stars, where will we cast our own light? Whose world will we impact? Harmonically, the piece seeks to evoke the vastness and mystery of space, simultaneously capturing the intimacy of connection. Stars Legacies of light Ages ago, you spun light into the bleak Ancient light falls on my eye And I? A star sacred stellar dust casting light out through time In whose sky will my light fall? .Stars was born out of a life-long fascination with the night sky, and the text is a meditation on the interconnectedness of creation. The light from distant stars takes eons to reach our eyes, connecting us with an ancient past. Many elements that comprise our bodies were cast out of stars million years ago. Since we are the stuff of stars, where will we cast our own light? Whose world will we impact?Harmonically, the piece seeks to evoke the vastness and mystery of space, simultaneously capturing the intimacy of connection.StarsLegacies of lightAges ago, you spun light into the bleakAncient light falls on my eyeAnd I?A starsacred stellar dustcasting light out through timeIn whose sky will my light fall?
SKU: GI.WLG169
UPC: 785147015567. English, Latin. Text by Kyle Pederson.
First place in the Little Singers of Armenia International Choral Competition, Psallite is an exciting, challenging work for women's chorus. Rhythmic and uplifting, this would make an excellent concert opener. Lynne Gackle Choral Series.
SKU: GI.WW1936
UPC: 785147040767. English. Text by Kyle Pederson.
Take my hand, don't let go... This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. With flexible voicing, this piece is ideal for treble choirs of various voices and sizes. An optional, soaring violin part provides nice texture and balance with the flowing, rhythmic piano accompaniment. Click below for a free SEL guide. Printer-friendly black & white version Lyric video and Score video: .
SKU: BP.BP2324
UPC: 748769023242. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.
Kyle Pederson's gift for songwriting is on full display in this heartfelt prayer for peace. Folk and classical styles blend seamlessly as the choir both asks for shalom, then offers shalom to the listener, to friends and family, to those we don't know, and even to our enemies: ...heal us all that we may know the wholeness of your great shalom..
SKU: HL.365345
UPC: 840126961232. 6.75x10.5x0.07 inches.
Winner of the 2021 ACDA Genesis Project. This powerful and inspirational new work reaches across cultures, ages, languages and geography. Premiered by “Conspirare†at the National ACDA conference, this looks at 1st blush like it is beyond many choirs reach. However, the skill of Kyle Pederson is exceptional and his music is available to almost all high school, college, community, and professional choir.
SKU: BP.2272
Kyle Pederson's striking adaptation of Scripture passages foretells a future free from tears, hatred, and injustice, and provides a vision of a renewed and redeemed earth: A New Jerusalem arise, a new creation come alive, into the dawning after dark, arise! A combination of varied musical influences is skillfully woven together for choir, piano, and optional instruments including cello, organ, handbells, and drum, as well as optional congregational involvement (congregational handout included).
SKU: AP.50151
UPC: 038081573212. English.
Immortalized by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest songs of all time, this gospel-influenced Curtis Mayfield classic has remained relevant since its release in 1965. Part of a long tradition of African American freedom songs that use train imagery, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. considered this the unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. Kyle's groovy arrangement captures the musical style with bluesy vocals and a riff-filled piano part.
SKU: MN.50-5174A
UPC: 688670009075.
