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Just a quick update ... Met with my mentor ... improved counterpoint (one measure had parallel 4ths in the sopranos/altos for example) ... improved voicing/harmony in last 2 measures ... and reworked the piano line .... One has to be patient! Mark Will post again when the work is finished!

Hi ... the English Horn is in F it is not a C instrument. Did you transpose the part? As written it cannot be played ... the English is scaled to a low Bb similarly to the Oboe. Mark

The low A is not present on the Oboe .... You can score it for Oboe D'Amore which has a low A in the scale or as been said English Horn. Maark

I am so pleased you enjoyed the work!!!! I'll correct the oversight .................. Mark

For fun, I put a .PDF of the score in Microsoft's Copilot (AI) and asked for an analysis - it gave me a complete review of the work. It was kinda cool ... brought to my attention a couple of measures needing improved counterpoint etc. As well as general info on composing for SATB. For the most part it gave me a decent review. What a world! Mark PS: For those interested here's the work with some improved counterpoint.

Hi all, This is the arrangement of my children's song Sing It Loud for SATB (previously posted). I usually do not compose choral works (Although - I have a few) so all comments/feedback especially the engraving is appreciated. So all you choir people - let me know what you think. Mark

A very nicely shaped presentation ... well balanced and lovely orchestration. Mark

Hi Alex .... I know getting the full resonance of a piano in an orchestration is a real challenge. I have to say that I do miss the warm lower voices. The upper woodwinds in the beginning (for me) need some warmth underneath (maybe from the lower strings). Mark

Well done ..... a lovely well balanced serene orchestration. Mark

No. 3 has a Schumannesque feel ... "Kinderszenen" (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15 ... It's quite lovely. Mark

Lots of FUN! Mark

Quite hauntingly beautiful ... Mark

Alex I enjoyed your orchestration ... especially the use of different chamber sections: winds, brass, strings in the reiteration of the theme. Mark

A very engaging work .... which requires very skillful players! How would you categorize your work? It has some many different melodic elements. Mark

Hi ... How would you classify the musical style of your work? Mark