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Ken Berg
Ken Berg graduated from Samford University with a BME and an MME in 1977 & 1981 respectively. Ken and Susan were married in the summer of 1977. They are the proud parents of Michael and David, both fine musicians in their own right. From 1977 - 2005, Ken served as Choral Director and Fine Arts Chairman at John Carroll Catholic High School. In 1978, Ken and Susan took over as Music Directors of the Birmingham Boys Choir. Susan directs the Junior Choristers and Ken accompanies her. Ken directs the Senior Choristers and Susan accompanies him. Wonderfully convenient for both! The Birmingham Boys Choir has toured extensively through western Europe and most of North America (www.birminghamboyschoir.com).
Currently, Ken is the "Music Minister and Resident Composer" at Mountain Brook Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Susan is the Music Associate, church pianist and Children’s Choir Co-Ordinator. Again, wonderfully convenient and helpful for both! In addition to being a clinician and adjudicator, Ken is also serving currently as an officer in the Alabama ACDA. His enjoys yard work and music writing. (He is learning to enjoy ballroom dancing with Susan!)
African Noel
Arranger: Ken Berg
Voicing: SATB
Season: Christmas
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
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We proudly announce the new Jo-Michael Scheibe Sacred Choral Series with this invigorating arrangement by Ken Berg. In Dr. Scheibe's words, "This series is committed to providing the finest crafted sacred choral music possible with the objective of ensuring that it may be used in worship and in schools when appropriate." This setting does not disappoint. A cappella voices with dynamic percussion instruments make this a great concert opener. Excellent for church or school as promised.
BLESSED IS HE
Composer: Gerald Lindberg
Author/Lyricist: Scriptures
Voicing: SATB
Season: Palm Sunday
Released: September 1999
Difficulty: Easy
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San Francisco organist and arranger Jerry Lindberg has produced a brilliant and energetic piece for Palm Sunday. The accompaniment is set more for piano than organ, but either could work. The rhythm and drive of the piece is what captures the spirit. The vocal parts roll off the tongue with ease. This is a great anthem for all church styles.
BOLERO (from Solfege Suite #1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Season: General
Released: January 2007
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The first "Solfege Suite" consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: "Bolero," (P1306) "Galop," (P1307) and "March," (P1305). The names give away the character, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all solfege. Singers learn about musical names, intervals and solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA "Young Voices Boys Choir," directors have been begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
Boogie Woogie (from Solfege Suite #3)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
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The "Solfege Suites" have become staples of learning for choirs of all ages. But their real beauty is that each one not only teaches solfege syllables and musical form, but they stand as performance pieces as well. This third set may be the best yet, with BOOGIE WOOGIE the most fun of all!
CHACONNE (Solfege Suite #2)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2009
Difficulty: Easy
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It is safe to say that P1307 GALOP from Solfege Suite #1 is currently the number one best selling composition in the Pavane catalog. The other two from suite #1 (P1305 MARCH and P1306 BOLERO) have done well also. Therefore, it is with pride and anticipation we introduce Solfege Suite #2. These pieces have been so successful because while they teach solfege, form and other musical elements, they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the piece. Bravo to conductor, composer and educator, Ken Berg. For young voices.
GALOP (FROM solfege SUITE #1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Season: General
Released: January 2007
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The first "Solfege Suite" consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: "Bolero," (P1306) "Galop," (P1307) and "March," (P1305). The names give away the character, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all solfege. Singers learn about musical names, intervals and solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA "Young Voices Boys Choir," directors have been begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
GAVOTTE (Solfege Suite #2)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2009
Difficulty: Easy
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It is safe to say that P1307 GALOP from Solfege Suite #1 is currently the number one best selling composition in the Pavane catalog. The other two from suite #1 (P1305 MARCH and P1306 BOLERO) have done well also. Therefore, it is with pride and anticipation we introduce Solfege Suite #2. These pieces have been so successful because while they teach solfege, form and other musical elements, they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the piece. Bravo to conductor, composer and educator, Ken Berg. For young voices.
Hands for the World
Arranger: Ken Berg
Voicing: 2-PART
Season: General
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
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Commissioned for the Northwest Division ACDA Youth Honor Choir, Ken Berg has merged two favorite spirituals about hands: "He's Got the Whole World in His hands" and "The Lord Has Got His Hands on Me." This arrangement will work for any combination of voices, at church or school, and contains an optional third voice part near the end. Selected for the Judith Herrington Choral Series.
LONDONDERRY
Composer: English Folk Song
Arranger: Ken Berg
Author/Lyricist: Howard A. Walter
Voicing: 2-PART
Season: General
Released: January 2007
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Arranger Ken Berg (Birmingham Boys Choir) has given us a superb setting of the Howard Walter "I Would Be True" poem that is often set to the Scottish-Irish folk song "Londonderry." An optional flute (C instrument) part is provided. The alternate text enables this edition to work well in church or school.
MARCH (from Solfege Suite # 1)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Season: General
Released: January 2007
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The first "Solfege Suite" consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: "Bolero," (P1306) "Galop," (P1307) and "March," (P1305). The names give away the character, but the truly fabulous part is that the text is all solfege. Singers learn about musical character, intervals and solfege, while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA "Young Voices Boys Choir," directors have been begging for the music's release since its premiere. Bravo to composer/teacher Ken Berg!
MAZURKA (Solfege Suite #2)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2009
Difficulty: Easy
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It is safe to say that P1307 GALOP from Solfege Suite #1 is currently the number one best selling composition in the Pavane catalog. The other two from suite #1 (P1305 MARCH and P1306 BOLERO) have done well also. Therefore, it is with pride and anticipation we introduce Solfege Suite #2. These pieces have been so successful because while they teach solfege, form and other musical elements, they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the piece. Bravo to conductor, composer and educator, Ken Berg. For young voices.
Tango (from Solfege Suite #3)
Composer: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
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The "Solfege Suites" have become staples of learning for choirs of all ages. But their real beauty is that each one not only teaches solfege syllables and musical form, but they stand as performance pieces as well. This third set may be the best yet, teaching delightful dance forms!
Waltz (from Solfege Suite #3)
Arranger: Ken Berg
Voicing: UNISON/2-PART
Released: January 2010
Difficulty: Easy
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The "Solfege Suites" have become staples of learning for choirs of all ages. But their real beauty is that each one not only teaches solfege syllables and musical form, but they stand as performance pieces as well. This third set may be the best yet, teaching delightful dance forms!
WE PRAISE YOU LORD FOR THE CHILDREN
Composer: Gerald Lindberg
Author/Lyricist: Dorcas Chan
Voicing: SATB
Season: General
Released: March 2002
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San Francisco organist and composer, Jerry Lindberg, has collaborated with poet Dorcas Chan to create a song of praise for children. The melody is delightfully lifting, but the text is the uniquely strong character here - reminding us as elders how to raise and encourage our children.
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