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Keith Loftis

KEITH LOFTIS  has been active in music education and performance in the Tacoma area for over twenty years. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma and received his Master of Education from Lesley College, Cambridge Massachusetts. He has taught, directed and composed music for a variety of performing organizations ranging from church choral and instrumental groups, community choirs, to elementary schools.

Mr. Loftis is one of four directors in the Tacoma Youth Chorus organization.

 

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Autumn Gives Her Hand To Winter
 

 Autumn Gives Her Hand To Winter 
Composer: Keith Loftis  Author/Lyricist: Keith Loftis 

Voicing: 2-PART 
Season: Autumn  Released: January 2006  Difficulty: Easy
Sample Sound File Listen
   This choral piece describes autumn in a wonderful way. The flowing music is captivating and lovely. This is an excellent piece for a fall program.
 

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  P1281 - 2-PART  [buy now]
$2.25

 
Autumn Gives Her Hand To Winter
 

 Autumn Gives Her Hand To Winter  
Composer: Keith Loftis  Author/Lyricist: Keith Loftis 

Voicing: SAB 
Season: Autumn  Released: January 2015  Difficulty: Easy
Sample Sound File Listen
   This choral piece describes autumn in a wonderful way. The flowing music is captivating and lovely. This is an excellent piece for a fall program. The 2-Part edition has been a favorite for many years. Here is a version for middle school choirs. Easy.
 

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  P1492 - SAB  [buy now]
$2.25

 
AUTUMN GIVES HER HAND TO WINTER
 

 AUTUMN GIVES HER HAND TO WINTER 
Composer: Keith Loftis  Author/Lyricist: Keith Loftis 

Voicing: SSAA 
Season: Fall  Released: January 2018  Difficulty: Easy
Sample Sound File Listen
   Originally released as a 2-part piece, this selection continues to be one of the most popular in the Pavane catalog. This new voicing celebrates the same metamorphosis from fall into wnter but arranged for 4-part treble choir. A favorite concert selection for fall concerts, the text and tune capture the turning of the leaves in song. Medium in difficulty.
 

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  P1596 - SSAA  [buy now]
$2.15

 
Autumn Gives Her Hand To Winter
 

 Autumn Gives Her Hand To Winter 
Composer: Keith Loftis  Author/Lyricist: Keith Loftis 

Voicing: SATB 
Season: Fall-Winter  Released: January 2023  Difficulty: Easy
Sample Sound File Listen
   First released for two-part voices, this well-liked piece is set for SAB, SSAA, and now SATB. The poem beautifully describes the splendor of nature as it transforms from autumn into winter. The melody and harmony serve the words well, as the many different voicing attest.
 

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  P1726 - SATB  [buy now]
$2.95

 
Piping Tim Of Galway
 

 Piping Tim Of Galway 
Composer: Irish Folk Song  Arranger: Kieth Loftis  Author/Lyricist: Irish Folk Song 

Voicing: 2-PART 
Season: Folks Song  Released: January 2010  Difficulty: Easy
Sample Sound File Listen
   Selected for the Judith Herrington Choral Series, this piece uses the melody from The Rakes of Mallow and the text from The Galway Piper and serves us with a charming tune. The story of Piping Tim and his infectious flute give way to a delightful woodwind-like duet before the story resumes. Elementary and middle school choirs will enjoy the fun and learn about Tim and some well-crafted music at the same time.
 

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  P1384 - 2-PART  [buy now]
$2.55

 
The First Day Of Spring
 

 The First Day Of Spring 
Composer: Keith Loftis  Author/Lyricist: Christina Rossetti 

Voicing: 2-Part 
Season: Spring  Released: January 2012  Difficulty: Easy
Sample Sound File Listen
   It is most appropriate that Keith Loftis has written music to Christina Rossetti's poem about spring. A few years ago he composed ''Autumn Gives Her Hand to Winter,'' which remains a popular piece for 2-part children's chorus. ''The First Day of Spring'' was commissioned for the 20th Anniversary of the Tacoma Youth Chorus, Judith Herrington and Connie Schmidt, Directors. The flowing vocal lines, interesting harmonies and embellishing flute make this a wonderful selection for 2-part children's choirs.
 

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  P1425 - 2-Part  [buy now]
$2.25

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