Silent Sky - Excerpts
Silent Sky Chorale & Prelude - Link to Score
A chorale is a musical composition usually contains a simple, stately hymn tune that is harmonized in a homophonic texture. These chorales are often sung in 4 part harmony scored for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices. There are hundreds of different chorales among different religions & denominations, with some of these chorales original and some based upon existing folk songs. The Silent Sky Chorale is based upon “Margret’s Theme” which is integrated into the show.
A chorale prelude is a liturgical composition, typically written for organ, that highlights the chorale melody. These chorale preludes were thought to be used as a way to introduce the hymn to the congregation prior to singing the chorale together. These are typically polyphonic settings, with the chorale melody audible if ornamented and embellished. This setting takes the Silent Sky Chorale and expands and embellishes the melody overtop a contrapuntal bass line.
Under the Moon - Link to Score
Under the Moon is a composition for piano that evokes a reflective and wistful feeling. This song will be played during intermission and is part of a collection that portrays the life the characters may have lived in the time span between Act 1 & Act 2.
Cosmic Ascent - Link to Score
Cosmic Ascent is a composition for melody & accompiamnet that evokes a sense of awe and excitment. This song will be played at the end of the intermission and meant to bring energy back to the stage before the start of Act 2.