Call Across: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Brian Newhouse and Kyle Pederson / By Kyle Pederson
Item: 35-PK00486376
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Winner of the 2021 ACDA Genesis Project. This powerful and inspirational new work reaches across cultures, ages, languages and geography. Premiered by "Conspirare" at the National ACDA conference, this looks at 1st blush like it is beyond many choirs reach. However, the skill of Kyle Pederson is exceptional and his music is available to almost all high school, college, community, and professional choir.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00486376
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About the Composer: Brian Newhouse and Kyle Pederson
Brian Newhouse brings decades of experience as a composer, arranger, and conductor with deep roots in choral music. His work spans sacred, secular, and educational contexts, consistently demonstrating an ear for accessible yet sophisticated writing. Kyle Pederson, a composer and arranger of considerable skill, has established himself as a voice capable of writing music that sounds ambitious while remaining achievable. His gift lies in crafting parts that challenge singers without overwhelming them, making complex musical ideas feel natural in the rehearsal room.
Why we love this
This 2021 ACDA Genesis Project winner proves that accessibility and artistic substance are not mutually exclusive. Pederson's orchestration choices and part writing reveal a composer who understands exactly where high school through professional singers live musically, then reaches just beyond that point. The work's breadth of appeal across cultures and age groups gives it genuine repertoire staying power.
What to expect
Reaching, yearning, and ultimately connecting. The music carries genuine emotion without sentimentality, building moments of quiet intimacy alongside passages of collective strength. There's an undercurrent of hope throughout, grounded in a musical language that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Who it's for
High school, college, community, and professional choirs seeking repertoire that combines musical substance with genuine accessibility. Directors looking for a festival or concert centerpiece that resonates across diverse audiences will find a work of real depth here.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the cultural and geographical connections embedded in the text early in rehearsal; singers who understand the piece's bridge-building mission will invest more deeply in the vocal work.
- Balance the instrumental accompaniment carefully so the ensemble's voices remain the clear focus; the pak arrangement supports rather than drives.
- Allow extra rehearsal time for any language or text-setting that feels unfamiliar; clarity of diction becomes part of the work's inspirational message.
How to use it
Program this as a concert highlight or festival submission that stands confidently alongside more traditional repertoire. Its thematic reach makes it particularly effective in a program exploring themes of unity, connection, or cultural exchange. The work rewards both intimate performance spaces and larger concert halls.
Skills your students will build
- Singing across diverse language and textual materials with secure intonation
- Balancing blend and clarity when performing with instrumental accompaniment
- Interpreting music with cultural awareness and emotional authenticity
- Sustaining ensemble cohesion in music that modulates tonally and texturally
- Connecting lyrical content to interpretive choices