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Windshine for SATB chorus & cello

Pamela J. Marshall

Windshine, for SATB chorus and cello, begins as a joyful carol about singing carols and ends with a fervent wish for lasting peace. For carolers in northern places, the invigorating winter wind seems more solid than mere air. It makes stars seem brighter and “shines cheeks like cherries”. The wordplay of a wind that shines was inspired by a conversation with my nephew Christopher Galdi when he was about 13 years old. This music is dedicated to his memory.

The carol itself combines the choral parts with the cello in several roles: a supportive bass, a free-ranging caller with elaborate, slightly bluesy phrases eliciting the choral response, and an ostinato that propels the verses forward. The choral parts are mainly modal, chordal, and diatonic, but they slip into lusher 7th chords and contrapuntal moments, particularly at the climax.

Duration 3 minutes

Program notes and text

Newly released recording! Windshine is recorded on the ERMMedia CD “Holidays of the New Era” by Concert Choir KYIV in Kiev, conducted by Robert Ian Winstin.

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876Kb	free	PDF vocal score with rehearsal piano.Download an Acrobat PDF file of the score for perusal. This file is for viewing only and is not enabled for printing. Since this is a rather large file, you might prefer to order the printed vocal score below.
536Kb	free	Listen to an MP3 of the opening of Windshine from the ERMMedia recording with Concert Choir KYIV, Robert Ian Winstin conducting.
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	$18.95	CD Holidays of the New Era, ERMMedia. Includes Windshine, recorded by Concert Choir KYIV, conducted by Robert Ian Winstin.
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	$5	Printed vocal score with rehearsal piano. Purchase a printed copy of the music via PayPal. The printed music is delivered via US mail.
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	$60	PDF vocal score and rights to duplicate for your chorus. Purchase the music in Acrobat PDF format via PayPal. The print-enabled file is delivered via email. No shipping charge. If your choir has 30 members, then you save 50% over the printed 10-pack offered above. If you have a bigger choir, you'll save even more!