Splendor from Illuminare
Choral Warmups
Please enjoy these complimentary choral warmups that focus on specific vowels, rhythms, articulation, dynamics, and phrasing relevant to each corresponding piece.
Each downloadable PDF contains a conductor resource, singer page, and a piano accompaniment page. Feel free to create photocopies or project these warmups for your choir!
Preview
the Music
Splendor, the first movement from Illuminare, opens in a majestic and bright D major. A radiant flurry of sixteenth notes heralds the arrival of Light before the voices enter in powerful unison and the Ambrosian hymn text bursts into a punctuated and joyful “Gloriae” section. After a brief legato passage, the music returns to the joyful rhythmic momentum heard in the beginning. A great concert opener or festival selection, Splendor will highlight your musicians' power and sensitivity in equal turn!