Exceptional events are worth your time – I expect an experience when I attend a concert by the St. Olaf Choir. Whether you are a singer or purely a music consumer attending a St. Olaf concert is a memorable event. The 2009 (winter) tour is under way so find a location near you and get your tickets! Note that the choir visits different areas of the US during each touring season so the next visit to your area may be a few years away – the southeast is blessed this year. February 2009 tour Locations include:
- Nashville TN
- Orlando, FL
- Miami, FL
- Knoxville, TN
- Huntsville, AL
- Atlanta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Vero Beach, FL
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Naples, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Athens, GA
- Greenville, SC
- Columbia Heights, MN
- Northfield, MN
Make sure to take the time to read the program notes (and remember Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice) – the dedication required for membership in the St. Olaf Choir exemplifies what we all should pursue (many, many companies would be greatly served by observing and understanding the philosophies and environment that surround this outstanding Choir and College.)
NOTE – the music below is typically for an advanced choir – with a little research simpler arrangements or other voicings may be located. While I enjoyed the entire concert experience a few works from the 2009 tour stand out:
What are your reasons for singing?
| How Can I Keep from Singing? By Eric Nelson. For SATB choir. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. (9780800675172) See more info… |
A lively, arrangement with African roots.
| Sorida – A Zimbabwe Greeting By Rosephanye Powell. (SATB). Festival Choral. Festival. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (8703350) See more info… |
Simply beautiful!
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The Seal Lullaby By Eric Whitacre. (SATB). Eric Whitacre Choral. 12 pages. Published by Shadow Water Music. (8749149) See more info… |
Two other choral works that I really enjoyed (but I could not locate a link for) are:
- How Great Are They Wonders (Op. 51, Nop.2) by Georg Schumann) and
- Loch Lomond arranged by Jonathan Quick (a very lively version with interesting harmonies and rhythms.)
A small sampling of other works associated with the St. Olaf Choir follows:
| Stay With Us By Egil Hovland. For SATB choir and keyboard. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. | ||
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Beautiful Savior By Fredric Melius Christiansen. For SATB choir and Soprano/Alto voice solo. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. Average customer rating:  |
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| My God Is an Awesome God By Keith Hampton. For SATB choir and piano. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. | ||
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| Abide with Me By Greg Jasperse. For SATB choir divisi. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. | ||
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| How Can I Keep from Singing? By Eric Nelson. For SATB choir. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. | ||
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| Praise to the Lord By F. Melius Christiansen, Olaf Christiansen. For SATB choir divisi and optional keyboard. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. | ||
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| Light Everlasting By Olaf Christiansen. For SATB choir. (Satb). Choral Octavos. Sacred. Level: Grade 3. Choral Octavo. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company. | ||
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| The Song Of Peace By Olaf Christiansen. For SATB choir. (Satb). Choral Octavos. Sacred. Level: Grade 3. Choral Octavo. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company. | ||
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| It Is Well With My Soul By Eric Nelson. For SATB choir and piano. General. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. Average customer rating: |
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| Agnus Dei By Kenneth Jennings. For SATB choir divisi with optional organ. Lent. St Olaf. Anthem. Published by Augsburg Fortress. | ||
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