"In the concert of life, no one gets a program." - Dutch proverb
This song might start out as a simple blues riff tune, but it soon gleefully elaborates on the proverb's wry sentiment, taking the singers and audience through a "concert hall" of wildly unexpected possibilities. Funny and sassy and poignant, this song overflows with whimsy, philosophy, and joie de vivre.
In keeping with this song's genesis (and departure) from a standard blues riff, there are many opportunities for improvisation, from subtle nuances to all-out flings.
Vocal Ranges: medium voice d'-d", low voice a#-d"
No One Gets a Program may also be performed as part of the concert-length work, Go Out!
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https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/recording-no_one_gets_a_program..mp3 | Duet: 2 medium voices, piano - Piano/Vocal Score | 6' | M | SEA-095-07 | Sheet Music | $7.00 | |
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https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/recording-no_one_gets_a_program..mp3 | Duet: 2 medium voices, piano - Piano/Vocal Score | 6' | M | SEA-095-07D | Licensed PDF | $7.00 |
This proverb burned a hole in my pocket for over 10 years before I found the opportunity to bring its musical possibilities to fruition. What a blast it was to write! (Sometimes being a composer is so fun I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm awake.)
Marti Mendenhall and Elisabeth Harrington, vocalists - Elizabeth Alexander, piano ~
National Conference of Unitarian-Univeralist Musicians Network (Madison, WI) * Premiere
Sheryl Bass and Mary Ellen Heelan, vocalists - Jeff Hamrick, piano ~ Countryside Church (Palatine, IL)
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