They May Tell You, SSAA, by Andrea Ramsey

With poetry by then 17-year old, Isabella Cook, the text of this work delves into comments/challenges faced by women, encouraging them to embrace their strengths. Performed here by Allegro Con Brio of Kansas City, Christy Elsner, conductor. Acceptable for high school, collegiate, community SSAA ensembles and advanced JH SSAA ensembles.
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Aaaaa I can’t wait to perform this at TMEA this year!!! Lovely words and percussive feeling with the alto!

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THIS IS SO GOOD.

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This is absolutely stunning. I read the sheet music and the lyrics drew me in, spoke to me. I had to look up an arrangement of it, and it did not disappoint. The swells in the chants create a powerful thrum as old as time, and with that power it reminds women to not hold back, that no matter what others tell you, go as far as you can. And it could not be written any better.
I will delve into a second part I almost didn't say, but I found this music through the Texas All State packet this year, and like all the pieces, it is interesting to speculate what the clinicians want the singers to learn from it. This piece's message is so beautiful, I think as we learn it it will hopefully be ingrained into our memory as a reminder that no matter what others tell us, ignore them, and go as far as you can. I absolutely can't wait to learn this piece and sing with my fellow musicians, and the magic we will create. Thank you for making this piece ❤

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best new piece