14 January Version

Notes

The text is a combination of raindrop sound effects and the stunning poetry of New Zealand poet Hone Tuwhare. Throughout the piece, the raindrops are percussive and dry (ironically). This means crisp plosive consonants and softer vowels, emulating the hit and decay of percussion instruments. In contrast the poetry text can be legato and elegant, whilst retaining the forward rhythmic momentum throughout.

I have included phrase markings over much of the poetry. Some phrases include rests - please observe the rests but keep moving through the phrase.

Please enjoy the accents, this piece should feel like the choir could be accompanying dancers. The piece uses parallelism - if you find yourself in a consecutive fifth situation, please lean into it.

I have written in foot stomps, but I would encourage more percussion which can be as simple as quaver pulses with finger clicking, shaky egg or similar, or more sophisticated, with contrasting or no percussion in the D section.

This piece will be published later in 2025. Please send me an email if you’d me to let you know when it’s available.

Rehearsal Track