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The Anvil: Full Scores

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The Anvil: Full Scores

The Anvil: Full Scores

for Soprano, Bass-baritone, Chamber Choir, Youth Choir, Chorus and Orchestra

By Emily Howard

Item: 98-EP73386
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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 120
ISBN10: 0-57-701830-2
ISBN13: 979-0-5770-1830-0
SKU: 98-EP73386

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About the Composer: Emily Howard

Emily Howard is a British composer whose work spans orchestral, vocal, and chamber music. Her compositions often explore contemporary harmonic language and structural innovation while maintaining accessibility for performers and audiences.

Why we love this

Howard's orchestration and harmonic palette create compelling moments for mixed choir without sacrificing clarity of line. The full score reveals her architectural approach to vocal writing, giving directors clear sight into how all voice parts interlock.

What to expect

Howard's compositional voice brings intellectual rigor alongside emotional engagement. The work unfolds with deliberation, rewarding attentive listening and careful preparation from both singers and audiences.

Who it's for

Choral directors leading mixed choirs with sufficient rehearsal time to navigate contemporary harmonic language. This work suits advanced high school choirs, college ensembles, and community choruses committed to expanding their musical vocabulary.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the full score before sectionals to understand how each voice part functions within the larger harmonic structure.
  • Pay attention to Howard's dynamic markings and articulation; they shape the emotional arc as much as the melodic contour.
  • Balance sustained notes against more active lines by listening horizontally within your section rather than just to the sopranos or tenors.

How to use it

Program this alongside works that share contemporary harmonic sensibilities to create a coherent concert statement. The full score's 120 pages suggest this is a substantial work; pair it with shorter pieces or familiar repertoire to balance program length and cognitive load.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading contemporary harmonic language and non-traditional voice leading
  • Sustaining ensemble intonation across extended chord progressions
  • Interpreting dynamic and articulation markings as compositional intent rather than convention
  • Understanding how individual vocal lines contribute to overall harmonic color

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