With My Heart I'll Sing

“With My Heart I'll Sing” by Matthew Emery is an ideal work for high school and community choirs, suited for concerts on themes of nature, the joy of singing, and human connection. Drawing from a poem by Raymond Knister, this work explores our shared relationship to nature and our connections to each other through singing. It allows each voice type a phrase to soar and shine, always supported by a lively and flowing piano part, creating an uplifting atmosphere. Part of the Hilary Apfelstadt Choral Series, this piece reflects Matthew Emery's distinctive talent for writing beautiful, singable melodies, and captivating harmonies with evocative and varying choral textures. The piece will make a strong addition to the idiomatic and accessible choral repertoire.