![]() ![]() I read the poem on the front cover of Dunphy’s score, and was instantly drawn to the imagery. She is often labeled an “Instapoet” for her fame as a writer among the social media crowd, but her poetry has far more substance than the name may imply. The text for Melissa’s piece is by British-Indian author Nikita Gill. Among her works, “Wild Embers” is at the top of my list for a future performance. Her work had life and energy and feisty passion, and I wanted to program it all! Besides being an award-winning composer, Melissa herself is an amazing soul, and is the embodiment of the creative artist I want my students to know exists as a role model. She had a number of works for SSAA ensembles, and every one of them had a purposefully-chosen poetic text that rose off the page along with the music. When I walked up to her table, I knew I’d found the right place. On the hunt for new women’s/treble music, I especially wanted something that would speak to the singers in my choir. I met Melissa at the Composer’s Fair during the recent ACDA national conference in Kansas City. Return to the list of articles One from the Folder: Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs ![]()
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