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John Milne

John Milne

Born in the U.S. to British immigrant parents, John grew up in California and has lived in Chicago for the past 25 years. After a long career writing, arranging and singing pop (The Toons, two-time Gold Cabaret Award winners and early MTV act), alt-country (Long Gone Lonesome Boys) and a cappella (with three-time Harmony Sweepstakes winners Chicago Voice Exchange), he has turned to composing more serious choral music in recent years, winning several national and international composition contests. "When All the World's Asleep" is his first published piece. If you would like to hear more of his work, you can visit his YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVYesspXdhXAeAwSdr0PJkA/videos?shelf_id=0&view=0

 

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Do You Know the Song that the Angels Sang?
 

 Do You Know the Song that the Angels Sang? 
Composer: John Milne  Author/Lyricist: A.P. Cobb 

Voicing: SATB 
Season: Christmas  Released: January 2019  Difficulty: Medium
Sample Sound File Listen
   Carols change their sound depending on the country from which they originate and this one is unquestionably American. Milne adheres to the Carol genre but captures a spirit that is warm and meaningful. The a cappella writing is exquisite, making the piece also functional as a motet for concert use.
 

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  P1633 - SATB  [buy now]
$2.15

 
The Cloak, The Boat, And The Shoes
 

 The Cloak, The Boat, And The Shoes 
Composer: John Milne  Author/Lyricist: W. B. Yeats 

Voicing: SATB  Released: January 2022  Difficulty: Medium
Sample Sound File Listen
   Yeats is a famous poet whose words have many meanings. The poem is weaved into three sections and Milne follows that by constructing his motet into three verses. His melody is as haunting and thoughtful as the poet's lyrics. Furthermore, he keeps the vocal lines free of divisi yet full of suspensions and resolutions that entice the listener. A fine concert piece for high school and college choirs.
 

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  P1714 - SATB  [buy now]
$2.75

 
When All The World's Asleep
 

 When All The World's Asleep 
Composer: John Milne  Author/Lyricist: Sigerson Clifford 

Voicing: SATB 
Season: Christmas  Released: January 2017  Difficulty: Medium
Sample Sound File Listen
   A warm Christmas poem by Sigerson Clifford called the ''Kerry Christmas Carol'' is the text that John Milne has set to music. John keeps a hymn-like carol quality throughout, with sumptuous suspensions and satisfying resolutions. The choral writing is so lovely this carol calls to you like great choral music does and begs you to sing it. Good for church and community choirs. Medium in difficulty. For a video of this piece, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7g_I3rLVi4
 

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  P1587 - SATB  [buy now]
$1.95

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