The White Rose

Published by Walton Music Publishing
Catalog # WLG125 (to order, use HL08501630)
 

This text is a real 19th century romantic creation, so I’ve set it in a wonderfully lush manner. By the way, O'Reilly's life was full of high action --a globetrotting story of improbable adventures!

This piece was dedicated to and premiered by Sigrid Johnson at St. Olaf College. The piece was part of the repertoire for the Colorado All-State Women's Choir in 2006-2007, directed by Lynne Gackle & has also been featured at other treble music festivals in Iowa,Minnesota, Nebraska, and Virginia.

From Walton Music's Website:
"Beautifully written for high school women's voices, Paul Carey's romantic,lyrical setting of John Boyle O'Reilly's restrained yet passionate poem would be ideal for any concert or festival. Sustained vocal passages are mirrored by expressive legato lines in the violin part, all supported by a tasteful piano accompaniment. Simply elegant!"

What others say:
"I conduct the Bel Canto Children's Chorus in SE PA.  We have sung a number of your pieces over the years, but recently I picked up "The White Rose" to check out. I have to tell you that I think it is simply a stunning piece. The text is exquisite, and the setting just gorgeous. I plan to have my senior high girls chamber chorus perform it in the spring. Thank you for writing this absolutely beautiful piece!"

Joy Hirokawa, Founder and Artistic Director, Bel Canto Children's Chorus
www.belcantochildren.com
 

on YouTube:

Thanks to the Northern Arizona University Women's Choir directed by Ryan Holder. (Except Ryan isn't conducting this clip, I don't think!)

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