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A Season of Sensations for high voice and piano, 24 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
- Mirage - Level 8
- High-Sun Summer - Level 7
- Daring To Be Found In A Summer Lawn - Level 9
Dreams occupy a significant part of our lives, but we don’t always remember or take note of them. These poems explore the sometimes strange flow of seemingly disconnected images across our subconscious, as well as the various sensations upon waking. The poems also feature our five senses, all of which somehow can be experienced even in our sleep.
- Meg Freer, Poet
Commissioned by Graphite Publishing ’s Art Song Consortium
PDFs Available at https://graphitepublishing.com
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A Season of Sensations for medium voice and piano, 24 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
- Mirage - Level 8
- High-Sun Summer - Level 7
- Daring To Be Found In A Summer Lawn - Level 9
Dreams occupy a significant part of our lives, but we don’t always remember or take note of them. These poems explore the sometimes strange flow of seemingly disconnected images across our subconscious, as well as the various sensations upon waking. The poems also feature our five senses, all of which somehow can be experienced even in our sleep.
- Meg Freer, Poet
Commissioned by Graphite Publishing ’s Art Song Consortium
PDFs Available at https://graphitepublishing.com
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Florals for Med. High/High Voice and Piano, 44 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections, Vocal Solos
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma
FLORALS was written for Soprano Elizabeth McDonald in the fall of 2009 while I was away with my husband in Cambridge, UK. Thanks to a keyboard donation from a London astronomer and Elizabeth's e-mail comments, encouragements and careful warnings, I was off and running. M.H. Duncan
DOUBLE-RED DAISIES, poetry by Robert Graves, Level 10 - the antics of a jealous gardener
FIRE-FLOWERS, poetry by E. Pauline Johnson, CSCalg Level 10 - grief and joyous rebirth.
THE DAISY, poetry by Rennell Rodd, CSCalg Level 9 - a hypnotic miniature.
WILD ASTERS, poetry by Marjorie Pickthall, Level 10 - written in Ediburgh, so an interesting mix of Canadian and Scottish landscape
FLOWERING, poetry by Carla Hartsfield, CSCalg Level 10 - a tango of betrayal.
CSCalg: Contemporary Showcase Calgary
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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From Earth to Sky - 7 Vocal Duets for Medium High Voice and Piano, 52 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections, Vocal Duets
Levels: Intermediate - Levels 5, 6, Junior - Levels 3, 4
- TO HOME for soprano, alto & piano, poetry by Janet Windeler Ryan
- UNDER THE PAINTED SKY for soprano, alto & piano, poetry by Janet Winder Ryan
- FOR MY MOTHER for soprano, alto & piano, poetry by Janet Windeler Ryan
- SUNSET SONG for two sopranos & piano, poetry by Janet Windeler Ryan
- QUEEN OF THE NORTH for soprano, alto & piano, poetry by Linda Jacques
- GRATEFUL for soprano, alto & piano, poetry by Martha Hill Duncan
- MAPLE DUST for soprano, alto, flute and piano, poetry by Airlie Clarke
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How Will the Rain Fall? Four Songs of Reflection for Med. High/High Voice, 40 pages
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections, Vocal Solos
Levels: Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
These songs were composed over several years with all of the beautiful and thoughtful texts written by my friend and frequent collaborator Janet Windeler Ryan. She never fails to inspire me with her poetry and these four, in particular, truly moved me. M.H.Duncan
WALTZ FOR A FRIDAY EVENING, CSCalg Level 8
“Always thinking that the world should
be moving much slower
as music moves so our lives should too”
CLEAR SHINING MOMENT, RCM, CSCalg Level 8
“Always in my heart there’s a memory like a photograph…”
THE WAR MEMORIAL, CSCalg Level 8
“And with the dawn we shall remember…”
HOW WILL THE RAIN FALL?, CSCalg Level 8
“How will the rain fall upon my garden?“
RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
CSCalg: Contemporary Showcase Calgary
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
Maple Dust and Other Delicacies for Med. High/HighVoice & Piano, 56 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
MAPLE DUST, CSCalg, Level 5, poetry by Airlie Clarke, describes fall in Ancaster, Ontario and was a winner in the 2009 CFMTA Call for Compositions.
ODE TO A TIGER, CSCalg, Level 9, poetry by Amelia Forrester Petersen, was written for the poet’s great great grand-daughter, Madison.
LADY'S SLIPPER, Level 9, poetry by Carol Chitovas and THIS GIRL DANCED SPRING, Level 8, with lyrics by Kingston, Ontario songwriter Gary Rasberry, were originally composed for my women’s choir She Sings!
I wrote WHO IS SHE?, Level 8, for the 2010 campaign of the Ban Righ Foundation of Queen’s University and it is dedicated to all of the inspiring women in my life…there are many! M.H Duncan
CSCal: Contemporary Showcase Calgary
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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Porch Songs Light-hearted laments for High Voice, 36 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections, Vocal Solos
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma
These “Light-hearted laments” were inspired by the playful but thought-provoking writing of my friend and frequent collaborator, Janet Windeler Ryan. Sitting on the Porch was definitely the inspiration for the set, and Janet was generous in allowing me to pick the other two poems from her amazing collection. Janet is an avid gardener, and her affinity with the earth, light and the seasons is threaded throughout her work. M. H. Duncan
Level 9, CSCalg: SITTING ON THE PORCH, SOUTHERN FRIED
Level 10: THE RELUCTANT ARMCHAIR
CSCalg: Contemporary Showcase Calgary
Individual E-Pieces available at MarthaHillDuncan
Saskatchewan Songs for High Voice, 56 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Opera, Vocal Collections, Vocal Solos
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
Working with contralto and poet Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber has been extremely rewarding for me and I hope that my music has fully showcased her evocative, imaginative and nostalgic poetry about growing up in Saskatchewan. Thanks to Clarisse Tonigussi for her suggestions in the nigh transpositions. M.H. Duncan
Level 8, RCM, CSS: SASKATCHEWAN LESSONS
Level 9, CSS: PRAIRIE LILY
Level 10, CSS: OUTSIDE TO PLAY ON A WINTER'S DAY, BIKE RIDE IN THE COUNTRY, I AM A FARMER'S DAUGHTER
RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
Contemporary Showcase Calgary Staged Works: Opera - all
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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Saskatchewan Songs for Low Voice, 56 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Opera, Vocal Collections, Vocal Solos
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
Working with contralto and poet Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber has been extremely rewarding for me and I hope that my music has fully showcased her evocative, imaginative and nostalgic poetry about growing up in Saskatchewan. M.H. Duncan
Level 8, RCM, CSS: SASKATCHEWAN LESSONS
Level 9, CSS: PRAIRIE LILY
Level 10, CSS: OUTSIDE TO PLAY ON A WINTER'S DAY, BIKE RIDE IN THE COUNTRY, I AM A FARMER'S DAUGHTER
RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
Contemporary Showcase Calgary Staged Works: Opera - all
Individual E-Pieces available at Martha Hill Duncan
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Searching the Painted Sky, Imaginative Art Songs for Medium High Voice and Piano, 28 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Vocal Collections
Levels: Intermediate - Levels 5, 6, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
Thanks to poet Janet Windeler Ryan for entrusting me with her fresh, expressive poetry. Singers should feel free to alter the suggested tempo markings to accommodate individual vocal needs. I would encourage a flexible and warm contemporary style with imaginative word painting where possible. M.H. Duncan
Level 5: STILL
Level 5, RCM: PETAL WALTZ
Level 5, RCM, CSCalg: DEEP WINTER SNOWFALL
Level 8: SEARCHING THE PAINTED SKY
Level 8, CSCalg: IF I MADE A WISH
RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
CSCalg: Contemporary Showcase Calgary
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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Singing in the Northland, Volume 1, 36 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: NFMC (US), Vocal Collections
Levels: Intermediate - Levels 5, 6, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
A celebration of Canadian poetry in song for voice and piano. Includes poetry by Charles G.D Roberts, Marjorie, Pickthall and Bliss Carman.
THE BROOK IN FEBRUARY, Level 7 - a little song of "spring thaw" hints at contemporary dissonance. A CHILD'S PRAYER AT EVENING, Level 7, A starlit mood with opening line in Latin. DAISY TIME, RCM Level 7, explores varied metre. LIFE, Level 5, A melodramatic miniature. QUIET, Level 5, with a gentle Celtic flavour. THE STAR, RCM Level 5, A little song with big sentiment. THE DUSTMAN: A haunting call and response duet.
Contemporary Showcase Calgary - choose one
Digital Downloads available from Graphite Publishing
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Singing in the Northland, Volume 2, 44 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: NFMC (US), Vocal Collections, Vocal Duets, Vocal Solos
Levels: Advanced - Levels 9, 10, Diploma, Intermediate - Levels 5, 6, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
A celebration of Canadian poetry in song for voice and piano featuring poetry by Charles G.D. Roberts, E. Pauline Johnson and Bliss Carman.
GREY ROCKS AND GREYER SEAS: RCM, CSS Level 9, a jazz-inspired song of love lost. LADY ICICLE: Level 6, vocal storytelling full of special effects. RAINFALL: Level 9, a whipping and whirling summer rainstorm, won 3rd place in the 2005 Diana Barnhart American Song Competition. SEVERANCE: RCM, CSS Level 8, a dramatic tale of separation and longing. Honorable Mention in the 2005 Diana Barnhart American Song Competition. WHERE LEAPS THE STE. MARIE: RCM Level 6, sweeping vocal and piano lines imitate the St. Marie River. BE QUIET, WIND: a vocal duet with wind chimes in the piano background. ROADSIDE FLOWERS: a two soprano duet that works well for many performance occasions. M.H. Duncan
CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
Contemporary Showcase Calgary: Choose one
Downloads available from http://www.graphitepublishing.com
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Summer - Imaginative Art Songs for Med. High Voice, 40 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: NFMC (US), Vocal Collections
Levels: Intermediate - Levels 5, 6, Junior - Levels 3, 4
Thanks to my good friend Linda Jacques for inspiring me with her memories of summers on Georgian Bay. These songs can be sung and enjoyed by all ages and singers should feel free to alter the suggested tempo marking to accomodate individual vocal needs. They are intended to evoke images and to entertain, so I encourage you to find subtle ways to use voice and gestues to further the poetry. I imagine them performed singly, in groupings or as a complete set (in any order).M.H. Duncan
Level 3 CSS: SAND FLEAS
Level 3, RCM, CSS MY CEDAR CANOE
Level 4, RCM: THE SWIMMER
Level 4, RCM, CSS: CLOUD DREAMS
Level 5, RCM, CSS: NIGHT LIGHTS
Level 6: QUEEN OF THE NORTH
RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music
CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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Vocal Selections from Searching the Painted Sky, The Opera, 64 pgs
Martha Hill Duncan
Categories: Opera, Vocal Collections
Levels: Intermediate - Levels 5, 6, Junior - Levels 3, 4, Late Intermediate - Levels 7, 8
Vocal selections from The Youth Opera, Searching the Painted Sky, (64 pages), story and libretto by Janet Winder Ryan, music by M.H. Duncan). Inspired by the art song collection Searching the Painted Sky, this is the story of two sisters who have lost their mother and live with their father. After a run-in with an exotic fortune teller, their lives take a turn into fantasy, complete with strange, funny and fantastical characters. Premiered by The Youth Opera of El Paso at the 2014 National Opera Association Convention in New York City. Please contact M.H. Duncan directly regarding any interest in staging the opera.
AS MORNING OPENS, HOLIDAY (CSS),BEANS AND MUSTARD, (CSS), TO HOME(CSS), UNDER THE PAINTED SKY, WORKING HARD, FOR MY MOTHER (CSS), CRAB TANGO, ELLEGEÉ, SUNSET SONG, LULLABY
CSS: Contemporary Showcase Syllabus
Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com
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