The Moon Is Hiding In Her Hair (from The City And The Sea): SATB Choral Octavo

Intimate and evocative, with the weight of carefully chosen language supporting the musical arc. The piece draws you inward, asking for attention and emotional presence rather than virtuosity.

Choirs preparing concert or festival programming who want a piece that engages both singers and listeners intellectually. This works well for groups comfortable with lyrical interpretation and able to sustain musical storytelling across multiple pages.

• Pay attention to how the four voices interact with the poetic imagery. Each line should feel intentional, not rushed.
• Balance is critical in a six-page octavo. Make sure sopranos aren't covering the textural work happening in the inner voices.
• Spend rehearsal time on diction clarity. Poetry demands precise articulation so the language lands with the audience.

Pair this with other poetry-based choral works for a thematic concert, or use it as a moment of quiet reflection between more energetic selections. The six-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming shorter concert segments.

• Sustaining legato phrasing over multiple measures
• Interpreting text through musical expression and dynamics
• SATB voice independence in close harmonic writing
• Clarity and intentionality in poetic diction