Kyle Pederson: Come By Here: Chœur Mixte et Piano/Orgue

Yes, it's KUM BA YAH! But this sensitive and sweet setting for SATB and Piano is not to be missed. In one spot it is suggested that the piano plays a guided improvisation over the choir singing neutral syllables. In another there is the option to sing unaccompanied. There is a quote of the hymn tune NICAEA (Holy, Holy, Holy) in the accompaniment. An emotional high point occurs when the sections each sing out their situations, "longing, falling, hiding, rising, aching, laughing, praising, finding, breathing, dying." Then answer together, "You are here." This work hits every high mark in terms of vocal writing, a skillful accompaniment, and a beautiful effect.