1: (Easy) No divisi in voice parts, accompaniment doubles or supports vocal parts, diatonic, symmetrical phrases, textures mostly homophonic, simple rhythms, stepwise voice leading (conjunct), moderate ranges, no extended techniques, and limited sustained singing.
2: (Medium Easy) Limited divisi, voices somewhat independent from accompaniment, some chromatics, phrases may be longer or more fragmented, mostly homophonic, moderate rhythmic complexity, some difficult intervals (disjunct motion), moderate ranges, extended techniques are simple, limited sustained singing.
3. (Medium) Limited divisi, unaccompanied, or with independent accompaniment (voice parts not doubled), many chromatics, phrases of varying lengths, more contrapuntal textures, moderately complex rhythms, some difficult intervals (disjunct motion), moderately difficult/challenging ranges, extended techniques are potentially challenging, and some sustained singing.
4. (Medium Difficult) Abundant divisi, unaccompanied, or accompanying instruments are fully independent from voice parts, many chromatics and/or key changes, long and/or broken phrases, potentially little homophony, complex rhythms, many difficult intervals (disjunct motion), difficult/challenging ranges, potentially difficult extended techniques, and a demand for sustained singing.
5. (Difficult) Adundant divis, unaccompanied, or accompanying instruments are fully independent from voice parts, many chromatics and/or key changes, long and/or broken phrases, potentially little homophony, complex rhythms, extreme ranges, use of challenging or unusual extended vocal techniques, abundant sustained singing.
2 reviews for She Does Not Let Go
Cheryl McIntyre –
This is such a beautiful and touching piece. We used it for “Surround the State in Song” in North Dakota. Students enjoyed the piece as well as the audience. So sweet & charming! It gave an accessible challenge to our young singers. A wonderful opportunity for interpretation. Give it a try!
Dr. Rebecca Raber –
I was one of the guest conductors for the premiere of this piece with our “Surround the State in Song” festival (NDACDA). I loved that the piece was appropriate for their level, yet it had a sophistication that you seldom experience in repertoire for this age student. As a conductor, it was a wonderful work to prepare and conduct. The students memorized the piece and performed it brilliantly. Thank you for your contribution to our festival and to the repertoire!