Meredith Tompkins, Ashley Dame

Treble.
Originally conceived for unchanged tenor voices, this new SA voicing of Dover Beach contains rolling and weaving melodies within the framework of an undulating piano accompaniment. Energetic and musically charged, the driving melodic  passages will challenge performers to be their very best! Also available for TT Voices (BL1128) and TB Voices (CM9755).
The luminous text of the poem "Dover Beach" by English poet Matthew Arnold is the inspiration for the rolling and weaving melodies of this undulating piece. In his writing, Arnold ponders how the vastness of the sea and the thrashing waves that crash on the sand and rocks seem to mirror the melancholy in his heart. He comes back to the steadfast nature of the cliffs of England that allow the light of the moon to gleam across and then scatter into darkness. The echoing phrases are intended to create concrete repetitions that mirror the original unison melody with minor deviations. In turn, the driving passages will challenge the young performer while providing arpeggiated accompaniment to propel the singer forward.INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES and RANGES: This accessible work is composed for the needs of developing treble voices, with both a reasonable range and comfortable tessitura. The call-and-response sections allow for students to easily hear their part while developing harmonic foundations and listening skills. Sustained phrases are strategically written to strengthen breath support and the passaggio during the challenges of adolescent voice change.  The descant portion is a great option for solos, small ensembles, or as an introduction to SSA singing.

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