Gloria Rhythm: Explained!
We have gotten a ton of questions about Gloria (Skold) and in particular, the rhythm on page 10. Here are some quick videos which should help you to line up… Read more Gloria Rhythm: Explained! →
Gagòt
Gagòt is probably the most difficult Tenor/Bass audition piece we have seen in several years. In this post, we will suggest some strategies for learning and perfecting all of those… Read more Gagòt →
Misericordias Domini- Part II
Now that you know how to approach the score in your practice, let’s talk about the history and style in order to make your interpretation unique. Mozart was commissioned to… Read more Misericordias Domini- Part II →
Misericordias Domini – Part I
As I mentioned in our overview of this year’s repertoire, Austin and I had hoped that some year this piece would be chosen! (yeah, we are big nerds….) This piece… Read more Misericordias Domini – Part I →
Ave Maria
There’s something very special about hearing tenor/bass choirs sing a piece as sensitive as Joshua Himes’ Ave Maria. The lush harmonies make this usually traditional piece updated to a contemporary take… Read more Ave Maria →
Flight Song
“This one? Again?!” Yes…. this sound might sound familiar! Two years ago TMEA did audition a mixed (SATB) version of this song. But watch out…. many things have changed since… Read more Flight Song →
I Will Lift Mine Eyes
We were so pleased to interview the composer, Jake Runestad, to ask him about this piece and it’s inception, as well as chat about composing and music making in our… Read more I Will Lift Mine Eyes →
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Spirituals are the most energetic and fun pieces to sing for auditions. The text of this song is from the biblical text (Joshua 6:1-21) in which Joshua led the Israelites… Read more Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho →