Rock Oakeson served for several years as Pianist for the Salt Lake Men’s Choir, and during this time was often asked to arrange and compose pieces for the group. At one point he was asked to create a “signature” piece to be used at concerts and church performances, often as the encore. The result was this setting of the traditional Irish prayer, familiar to many. Slow and mellow, with a wandering sense of harmony, this piece is ideal both for the concert hall and church service. It is intermediate in difficulty.
Composed by: Oakeson, Rock
Lyrics by: Traditional Prayer Key: C Voicing: TTBB Language: English Duration: Approx. 2:10
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Joyfully, Joyfully
Rock Oakeson
SATB
Joyfully, Joyfully
Joyfully Joyfully, SATB a cappella (1973)
Originally written for a college chamber choir’s Christmas concert, Rock Oakeson composed this four-part SATB carol as the concert’s opening piece. Intermediate in difficulty, its lively G major mood and pulsing rhythms make it an ideal carol for any seasonal performance, or even for skilled carolers going door-to-door through the neighborhood. The words are by Miles Coverdale (1488 – 1569), with additional words by Mr. Oakeson.
Composed by: Oakeson, Rock
Lyrics by: Coverdale, Miles; Oakeson, Rock Key: G Voicing: SATB Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:55
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My Gift
Rock Oakeson
SATB, piano
My Gift
My Gift, SATB with Organ (1976)
Written at the request of a young adult religious choir in Salt Lake City, Rock Oakeson composed this dramatic four-part SATB Christmas piece with organ accompaniment. In the key of G minor and intermediate in difficulty (both for the choir and organist), this piece was born after Mr. Oakeson heard the poem, “A Birthday Gift, from a Christmas Carol,” by Christina G. Rossetti. Knowing that with a fuller textual treatment, a choral piece with great emotion and depth could be composed, he set out to write a text based on Rossetti’s powerful short poem. With the text completed, he then set it to music which assists in telling the story of what one can give to the Baby Jesus at His Birth. This is a beautiful piece for both the concert hall and for any seasonal church service.
Composed by: Oakeson, Rock
Lyrics by: Oakeson, Rock; Rossetti, Christina G. Key: g minor Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 5:15
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Alleluia
Rock Oakeson
SATB
Alleluia
An accessible Christmas piece for SATB choir by composer Rock Oakeson. It was originally written for an 8-voice chamber choir. The piece is basically in A minor with lots of open fifths to suggest an “ancient” feel.
Composed by: Oakeson, Rock
Lyrics by: Oakeson, Rock Key: a minor Voicing: SATB Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:10
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On Christmas
Rock Oakeson
SATB
On Christmas
Rock Oakeson writes: “On Christmas,” was written as a commission for chamber choir. The choir specifically told me they wanted something “schmaltzy” (as they put it), so I wrote this with the intention of making it sound a bit like something you would hear on a popular Christmas CD — something a cappella and Henry-Manciniesque. They loved it. Full of seventh chords, it is intermediate in difficulty, and although mildly chromatic, it is firmly planted in the key of C-Major.
Composed by: Oakeson, Rock
Lyrics by: Oakeson, Rock Key: C Voicing: SATB Language: English
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Autumn Reverie (Flute Solo)
Rock Oakeson
Flute, piano
Autumn Reverie (Flute Solo)
Autumn Reverie for Flute Solo and Piano
Polytonal piano sonorities representing the many splashes of color of fall foliage. A simple yet slightly plaintive melody in the flute expressing humanity’s awe and wonder during this season. And a frequent outburst of motion and activity as the forest creatures delight in the yellow carpet of leaves and refreshing rain.
This piece was inspired by three things: 1) the wonderful people at First Presbyterian Church in Creswell, Oregon, where I have had the honor to serve as Pianist/Organist/Choir Accompanist, 2) my friendship with Beth Wheeler, who is the Pastor’s wife there as well as a Professor of Music Education at the University of Oregon — and a very gifted flutist, and 3) the colorful golden autumn landscapes which are one of the many reasons why I live in Oregon. Utilizing the full range of the flute, as well as the multi-tonal colors of the piano, this piece requires more advanced players. I hope you enjoy this tribute to my favorite time of year!
Composed by: Oakeson, Rock
Key: D Voicing: Flute, piano Duration: Approx. 5:10
