Bringers of Noise: SAB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Kyle Pederson
Item: 00-PO-0006867
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Here's a dramatic detour into choral theater! Using a fictional language from an imaginary oracle, this exceptional piece effectively combines narration, rhythmic chanting, singing, and percussion to create an atmosphere of awe and mystery. A selection that your audience will be talking about for weeks afterward, and your singers will never forget. Also available: an epic accompaniment track (orchestrated by Ruben Reyes), as a free download here.
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Additional Details
Series:
Lawson-Gould
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0006867
More about this title
About the Composer: Kyle Pederson
Kyle Pederson composes and arranges music that straddles the sacred and secular, consistently exploring how choral writing can motivate listeners and singers toward compassion and hope. Based in Minneapolis, he brings a background in both composition and education to his work, earning the American Prize in Choral Composition in 2019 and the ACDA Genesis Prize in 2020.
Pederson holds degrees from Augustana University, the University of St. Thomas, and Vermont College of Fine Arts. His catalog spans multiple genres and voicings, with scores and recordings available through kylepederson.com.
Why we love this
Bringers of Noise breaks the mold of conventional choral repertoire by weaving together narration, rhythmic chanting, sung melody, and percussion into a cohesive theatrical experience that leaves audiences genuinely moved and talking. Your singers get to inhabit a completely different musical world with an invented language and mysterious tone, which creates genuine engagement and memorability that straightforward concert pieces rarely achieve. The SAB voicing makes this accessible to a wide range of ensembles without sacrificing the dramatic intensity.
What to expect
Mysterious and propulsive, with an almost ritualistic energy. The piece builds an atmosphere of awe through layered textures of spoken word, chant, and harmony, creating moments of both tension and transcendent beauty.
Who it's for
Choral directors looking for concert and festival repertoire that surprises audiences and energizes singers beyond standard selections. This works for intermediate to advanced ensembles comfortable with theatrical expression, unconventional texts, and rhythmic precision.
How to get the most out of it
- Commit fully to the fictional language and invented oracle world. The piece gains its power from conviction, so encourage singers to treat the narration and chanting sections with the same musical intention as the sung passages.
- Coordinate the percussion elements carefully during rehearsal. Even if you're using the recorded accompaniment, having singers understand where percussion strikes land rhythmically will tighten the overall effect.
- Use the free orchestrated accompaniment track (arranged by Ruben Reyes) to enhance the cinematic quality. It transforms the piece into a more immersive experience than a cappella or piano alone.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece or closing selection on a concert where you want to leave a lasting impression. It pairs well with more traditional repertoire as a dramatic contrast, or anchor an entire program around experimental and theatrical choral works.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in ensemble chanting and syncopated passages
- Theatrical expression and commitment to dramatic text and character
- Coordinate singing, narration, and percussion simultaneously
- Reading unconventional notation and invented language phonetics
- Building ensemble cohesion across multiple simultaneous textures