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Eric W. Unruh
Eric W. Unruh is an active pianist, educator, and composer. He has composed many works for choral organizations, orchestras, and theatrical productions. Currently, he is chairman of the music department at Casper College, and music minister at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, Casper, Wyoming. He holds the D.M. and M.M. degrees from Northwestern University, and the B.A. from Bethany College (Kansas). He is a recipient of the Rosenthal Outstanding Educator Award, the Wyoming Music Educators Association’s Music Educator of the Year, and is listed in Who’s Who in America. He serves the National Association of Schools of Music as chair of the Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation.
BENEDICTUS
Composer: Eric Unruh
Voicing: SATB
Season: General
Released: January 2007
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His careful attention to detail is what places Dr. Unruh's music above the pack. Using the liturgical Latin text, he offers an enticing melody that is both simple and absorbing. Solid craftsmanship completes the composition. Already in festival use, this piece appeals to high school and above for church or school.
GO TELL IT!
Composer: Traditional American Spiritual
Arranger: Eric W. Unruh
Voicing: SSA
Season: Christmas
Released: March 2002
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From the Judith Herrington Choral Series comes "Two Christmas American Spirituals," for treble choir with piano and tenor saxophone accompaniment. "Go Tell It!," the best-known of the two is full of dynamic energy and rhythm. Dr. Unruh's setting of the other, "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow!" is appropriately haunting, but grows in intensity and strength. While the two spirituals were designed to be performed as a pair, they can be presented separately with great effect.
RISE UP, SHEPHERD AND FOLLOW!
Arranger: Eric Unruh
Voicing: SSA
Season: Christmas
Released: March 2002
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From the Judith Herrington Choral Series comes "Two Christmas American Spirituals," for treble choir with piano and tenor saxophone accompaniment. "Go Tell It!," the best-known of the two is full of dynamic energy and rhythm. Dr. Unruh's setting of the other, "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow!" is appropriately haunting, but grows in intensity and strength. While the two spirituals were designed to be performed as a pair, they can be presented separately with great effect.
WILL YOU TEACH ME?
Composer: Eric W. Unruh
Author/Lyricist: Anonymous
Voicing: SSA
Season: General
Released: January 2005
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Containing one of the most fabulous poems for children to ever sing, Dr. Eric Unruh from Casper College, Casper, Wyoming, has composed the perfect choral compliment. The melody lines are interesting and descriptive of the words, as is his accompaniment. For SSA voices and piano, this selection would work well for elementary, middle school and treble choirs.
WILL YOU TEACH ME?
Composer: Eric W. Unruh
Author/Lyricist: Anonymous
Voicing: SAB
Season: general
Released: January 2006
Difficulty: medium
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Containing one of the most fabulous poems ever for young voices to sing, Dr. Eric Unruh from Casper College, Casper, Wyoming, has composed the perfect choral accompaniment. The melody lines are interesting and descriptive of the words, as is his accompaniment. Originally for SSA (P1263), this setting for SAB voices and piano would work well for middle school and beginning high school choirs.
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Composer: Traditional American Spiritual
Arranger: Eric W. Unruh
Voicing: Sax part
Season: Christmas
Released: January 2002
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