Boatmen’s Song is based on a folk song from northern Shaanxi Province in China. The music is a simple rhythmic towing song sung by boat-trackers along the river. The song depicts vivid reflection of the tempestuous turbulence of the river. By adding...
Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this exciting piece is a celebration of the sense of community that is fostered through singing. Using the same basic thematic text, various musical styles from the grandiose anthem to swinging...