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Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume. BLUES PHRASES FOR VIOLIN Description. Description. “The Blues” is at the heart of most contemporary improvisers vocabulary. Much like scales and arpeggios, licks or phrases can serve as the foundation for soloing. I’ve chosen to present 8 typical blues phrases, shown from bar 1-8. The phrases are then used as the. TABULA RASA (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) Tabula Rasa (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) This emotionally uplifting work relies on gentle dissonances that ebb and flow with the Spanish text. It has been performed by youth choirs as well as professional ensembles and would make a great choice for festival competition. TABULA RASA was the winning composition of the 2010 DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable HOME - DON MACDONALDABOUTWATCH/LISTENWORKS/STORERECORDINGSNEW

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BIO - DON MACDONALD

Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume. BLUES PHRASES FOR VIOLIN Description. Description. “The Blues” is at the heart of most contemporary improvisers vocabulary. Much like scales and arpeggios, licks or phrases can serve as the foundation for soloing. I’ve chosen to present 8 typical blues phrases, shown from bar 1-8. The phrases are then used as the. TABULA RASA (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) Tabula Rasa (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) This emotionally uplifting work relies on gentle dissonances that ebb and flow with the Spanish text. It has been performed by youth choirs as well as professional ensembles and would make a great choice for festival competition. TABULA RASA was the winning composition of the 2010 DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable MUSIC - DON MACDONALD Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of new posts by email. MUSIC - DON MACDONALD Click to listen at CDBaby Source: ♫ Breath – Don Macdonald. Listen @cdbaby Choral music composed by Don Macdonald. This recording is different than most choral CD’s – two voices sing every part on the album resulting in a blend and synergy that is unique in choral recordings. Composer Don

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KHAOS/THE OPERA

Khaos is a re-imagining of the ancient fertility myth of Demeter and Persephone. It was selected by Opera America to be showcased as part of its New Work Sampler in 2013 and received rave reviews. “Macdonald’s atonal music shimmered, shocked and satisfied the audience, inspired by Harwood’s effective text.”. Hillary

Clark/Opera Canada

BLUES PHRASES FOR VIOLIN Description. Description. “The Blues” is at the heart of most contemporary improvisers vocabulary. Much like scales and arpeggios, licks or phrases can serve as the foundation for soloing. I’ve chosen to present 8 typical blues phrases, shown from bar 1-8. The phrases are then used as the.

LAST NIGHT OF STARS

Last night of stars, dark shroud descending. Black is invading canvas and frame. Last child of Autumn, last child before the storm. Restless tides of fear may drown us, you must rise to meet them. Take this next breath with me. Fill the night with your melody. Sirens shrill and

rumbles deep,

WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL My choral work; “When the Earth Stands Still”, has many many wonderful performances featured on youtube. Two of the best are done by The University of Johannesburg Choir and the Luther College Nordic Choir of Iowa, USA. So interesting to see how music can be interpreted so differently. YouTube. Luther College Music Department. 3.17K

FUSION (SATB, SSAA)

Fusion (SATB, SSAA) – pdf. Music purchases are for downloadable pdf scores. The purchaser pays for a limited copy license which gives them the right to print a specific number of copies. Written for an intermediate level ensemble, this high energy piece would be a great concert closer. It was written to explore choral writing without the

use

SELENE'S BOAT

Selene’s Boat. Selene is the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. This piece was originally written after we purchased a “Hapi”, a relative of the “Hang” drum. The sound of my early improvisations on the instrument evoked an image of something celestial so we decided that the lyrics should be SELENE'S BOAT (SSAA) Selene’s Boat (SSAA) – pdf. Purchase the SATB version from Hal Leonard. Selene is the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. This piece was originally written after we purchased a “Hapi”, a relative of the “Hang” drum. The sound of my early improvisations on the instrument evoked an image of something celestial so we decided

that

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Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume. CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable TABULA RASA (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) Tabula Rasa (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) This emotionally uplifting work relies on gentle dissonances that ebb and flow with the Spanish text. It has been performed by youth choirs as well as professional ensembles and would make a great choice for festival competition. TABULA RASA was the winning composition of the 2010 DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks HOME - DON MACDONALDABOUTWATCH/LISTENWORKS/STORERECORDINGSNEW

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BIO - DON MACDONALD

Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume. CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable TABULA RASA (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) Tabula Rasa (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) This emotionally uplifting work relies on gentle dissonances that ebb and flow with the Spanish text. It has been performed by youth choirs as well as professional ensembles and would make a great choice for festival competition. TABULA RASA was the winning composition of the 2010 DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

SATB - DON MACDONALD Scores are downloadable PDF files or available from various publishers. Click on the icon of each score to view details. If you would like to view a perusal score please contact Don. PACEM - DON MACDONALD This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I created two sections that rely solely on the idea of descending stepwise motion. NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to FRONT PAGE - DON MACDONALD RESPONSIVE DESIGN Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. SUPER FEATURES Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. DRAG AND DROP Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,

LAST NIGHT OF STARS

Last night of stars, dark shroud descending. Black is invading canvas and frame. Last child of Autumn, last child before the storm. Restless tides of fear may drown us, you must rise to meet them. Take this next breath with me. Fill the night with your melody. Sirens shrill and

rumbles deep,

CARRY ME (SA)

Poetry by Don Macdonald. The poetry, in the form of a chant, traces the journey of a droplet of rain and supposes that we might join on that journey. The music uses “hocketing,” where one voice fills in the rests left by another over a constantly evolving minimalist piano accompaniment. Suitable for an intermediate- to advanced-level youth WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL My choral work; “When the Earth Stands Still”, has many many wonderful performances featured on youtube. Two of the best are done by The University of Johannesburg Choir and the Luther College Nordic Choir of Iowa, USA. So interesting to see how music can be interpreted so differently. YouTube. Luther College Music Department. 3.17K

SELENE'S BOAT

Selene’s Boat. Selene is the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. This piece was originally written after we purchased a “Hapi”, a relative of the “Hang” drum. The sound of my early improvisations on the instrument evoked an image of something celestial so we decided that the lyrics should be CHASING VISIONS (SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB) Chasing Visions (SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB) $ 2.50. Written for an intermediate level ensemble, the poetry is about the power of memories to bring back a connection HOME - DON MACDONALDABOUTWATCH/LISTENWORKS/STORERECORDINGSNEW

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BIO - DON MACDONALD

Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume. BLUES PHRASES FOR VIOLIN Description. Description. “The Blues” is at the heart of most contemporary improvisers vocabulary. Much like scales and arpeggios, licks or phrases can serve as the foundation for soloing. I’ve chosen to present 8 typical blues phrases, shown from bar 1-8. The phrases are then used as the. TABULA RASA (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) Tabula Rasa (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) This emotionally uplifting work relies on gentle dissonances that ebb and flow with the Spanish text. It has been performed by youth choirs as well as professional ensembles and would make a great choice for festival competition. TABULA RASA was the winning composition of the 2010 DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable HOME - DON MACDONALDABOUTWATCH/LISTENWORKS/STORERECORDINGSNEW

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Don Macdonald (born 1966) composition credits include music for theatre, dance, published vocal arrangements and forays into everything from jazz and electronica to commissions for contemporary classical music. He has written soundtracks to over 50 Read more

BIO - DON MACDONALD

Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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POETRY/LYRICS

Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume. BLUES PHRASES FOR VIOLIN Description. Description. “The Blues” is at the heart of most contemporary improvisers vocabulary. Much like scales and arpeggios, licks or phrases can serve as the foundation for soloing. I’ve chosen to present 8 typical blues phrases, shown from bar 1-8. The phrases are then used as the. TABULA RASA (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) Tabula Rasa (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) This emotionally uplifting work relies on gentle dissonances that ebb and flow with the Spanish text. It has been performed by youth choirs as well as professional ensembles and would make a great choice for festival competition. TABULA RASA was the winning composition of the 2010 DaCapo Chamber Choir NewWorks CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable MUSIC - DON MACDONALD Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of new posts by email. MUSIC - DON MACDONALD Click to listen at CDBaby Source: ♫ Breath – Don Macdonald. Listen @cdbaby Choral music composed by Don Macdonald. This recording is different than most choral CD’s – two voices sing every part on the album resulting in a blend and synergy that is unique in choral recordings. Composer Don

MUSIC FOR CONCERT

Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable NEWSLETTER - DON MACDONALD If you would like to hear about new works please sign up for my twice yearly newsletter. Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

LAST NIGHT OF STARS

Last night of stars, dark shroud descending. Black is invading canvas and frame. Last child of Autumn, last child before the storm. Restless tides of fear may drown us, you must rise to meet them. Take this next breath with me. Fill the night with your melody. Sirens shrill and

rumbles deep,

KHAOS/THE OPERA

Khaos is a re-imagining of the ancient fertility myth of Demeter and Persephone. It was selected by Opera America to be showcased as part of its New Work Sampler in 2013 and received rave reviews. “Macdonald’s atonal music shimmered, shocked and satisfied the audience, inspired by Harwood’s effective text.”. Hillary

Clark/Opera Canada

BLUES PHRASES FOR VIOLIN Description. Description. “The Blues” is at the heart of most contemporary improvisers vocabulary. Much like scales and arpeggios, licks or phrases can serve as the foundation for soloing. I’ve chosen to present 8 typical blues phrases, shown from bar 1-8. The phrases are then used as the.

FUSION (SATB, SSAA)

Fusion (SATB, SSAA) – pdf. Music purchases are for downloadable pdf scores. The purchaser pays for a limited copy license which gives them the right to print a specific number of copies. Written for an intermediate level ensemble, this high energy piece would be a great concert closer. It was written to explore choral writing without the

use

SELENE'S BOAT (SSAA) Selene’s Boat (SSAA) – pdf. Purchase the SATB version from Hal Leonard. Selene is the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology. This piece was originally written after we purchased a “Hapi”, a relative of the “Hang” drum. The sound of my early improvisations on the instrument evoked an image of something celestial so we decided

that

BIO - DON MACDONALD

Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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POETRY/LYRICS

Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. ALL CHORAL - DON MACDONALD Winter Sun. “To light, to water, and the flow of birds through ancient stars.”. This fantastic poetry written by Malca Litovitz, so rich with imagery of the Canadian Winter, provided the inspiration for a composition that embraces word painting.

WORKS/STORE

Works/Store. Purchases are for downloadable PDF scores or mp3 recordings. Once the purchase has been made the purchaser will receive a download link. For sheet music scores the purchaser pays for a limited copy license which gives them the right to print a specific

number of copies.

WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume.

LAST NIGHT OF STARS

Last night of stars, dark shroud descending. Black is invading canvas and frame. Last child of Autumn, last child before the storm. Restless tides of fear may drown us, you must rise to meet them. Take this next breath with me. Fill the night with your melody. Sirens shrill and

rumbles deep,

CART - DON MACDONALD Home; About; Watch/Listen . Choral Music Youtube Gallery; Music for Concert; Music for Film; Works/Store . About the Store; All Choral; SATB Scores are downloadable

BIO - DON MACDONALD

Bio. Don Macdonald (born 1966) is an award-winning composer of film and concert music and he has an eclectic musical background as a performer, producer, educator, and conductor. Don’s composition credits include music for theatre and dance, published choral works, and forays into everything from rock and jazz to world and folk music.

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POETRY/LYRICS

Into the eye of the black-bird I fall. Hair into feather. Talon from nail. Cloaked in a raiment of Black, jet- Black-char- Black-er than sleep eternal. Into the Shadows Life at our backs, distant and fading. Taking our path to the moon. Don Macdonald Feb 2020. ALL CHORAL - DON MACDONALD Winter Sun. “To light, to water, and the flow of birds through ancient stars.”. This fantastic poetry written by Malca Litovitz, so rich with imagery of the Canadian Winter, provided the inspiration for a composition that embraces word painting.

WORKS/STORE

Works/Store. Purchases are for downloadable PDF scores or mp3 recordings. Once the purchase has been made the purchaser will receive a download link. For sheet music scores the purchaser pays for a limited copy license which gives them the right to print a specific

number of copies.

WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) When the Earth Stands Still (SATB, SSAA, TTBB) PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS. Categories: All Choral, SATB, SSA, TTB. Description. Description. Order from ECS Publishing. TTBB studio recording sung by Don Macdonald. YouTube. don macdonald. THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

PACEM - DON MACDONALD Available from Hal Leonard This piece is written for an advanced ensemble with the ability to do up to 8 parts divisi. In order to bring more emotional weight to this anti war composition I Read more CHASING VISIONS PRACTICE TRACKS TTB Description. Three separate recordings of the TTB version of Chasing Visions. Each track has the focus on one vice with the other voices reduced in volume and the accompaniment at full volume.

LAST NIGHT OF STARS

Last night of stars, dark shroud descending. Black is invading canvas and frame. Last child of Autumn, last child before the storm. Restless tides of fear may drown us, you must rise to meet them. Take this next breath with me. Fill the night with your melody. Sirens shrill and

rumbles deep,

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THE PIANO - DON MACDONALD Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings. And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song. Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to

belong.

LAST NIGHT OF STARS

Last night of stars, dark shroud descending. Black is invading canvas and frame. Last child of Autumn, last child before the storm. Restless tides of fear may drown us, you must rise to meet them. Take this next breath with me. Fill the night with your melody. Sirens shrill and

rumbles deep,

WINTER SUN - DON MACDONALD Winter Sun. “To light, to water, and the flow of birds through ancient stars.”. This fantastic poetry written by Malca Litovitz, so rich with imagery of the Canadian Winter, provided the inspiration for a composition that embraces word painting. Minimum Qty: 20. Purchase

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THE BRIDGE BUILDER

The Bridge Builder. An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fear for him;

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CHORAL​ MUSIC NEWSLETTER 2019 Click on the link below to download this year's newsletter with links to new compositions and recordings. Don Macdonald Choral Music

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I recently received two commissions for new choral works. Elektra Women's Choir has commissioned me along with 9 other Canadian composers to set the amazing “Lost Words: A Spell Book” to music and the Malaspina Choir has commissioned me to write a piece celebrating their 50th anniversary. More abut Lost Words. In 2007 the

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3 TANGOS FOR STRING QUARTET I just finished writing string quartet arrangements of three of the most well-known pieces in the Tango repertoire: Trenzas, Danzarin, and Romance de Barrio. I transformed each piece substantially from the original by changing the harmony, time signature, and rhythm but they still have the essence of Tango. They're available in the store.

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WHEN THE EARTH STANDS STILL My choral work; "When the Earth Stands Still", has many many wonderful performances featured on youtube. Two of the best are done by The University of Johannesburg Choir and the Luther College Nordic Choir of Iowa, USA. So interesting to see how music can be interpreted so

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CANTUS PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW The male vocal ensemble "Cantus", one of two professional male ensembles in the US (the other being Chanticleer),  recently performed Tabula Rasa. Here is a short section of the review -  "Over half of the pieces are from the 21st century, some coming from the choral world, others from pop and rock. The evening opened

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CHECK CHECK

If you're in Kelowna between March 15 and April 27 have a look at this video/audio installation at the Alternator Centre. "Check Check" features video by Ian Johnson that explores contemporary obsessive-compulsive behavior. With music by Don Macdonald in 4 speaker surround sound and looping projections on four giant screens, it's a compelling visual and

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