i compose a cappella choral music with an accompaniment that accentuates the vocal element. no doubling. the vocalists gotta know their parts cold. and then its the vocals that truly shine.
unfortunately, i live in such a small town i don't even HAVE a choir capable of performing these pieces... so you all are responsible to perform this stuff until i become endowed to do so.
Sadly, I, too, have no choir capable of performing this composition.
On the other hand, what an INGENIOUS idea you have given me! I have been working slowly with the Men's Schola to accompany the chant less....with only a modicum of success. When possible I leave out the melody and only play accompaniment AND now you have given me the idea to eventually aim at only playing on the pedals and especially NO doubling.
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