Kevin A. Memley

This is a beautiful piece in melody and form, but what stands out even more is how composer Kevin Memley has used the voice to orchestrate the piece. Programmatic effects are tastefully incorporated i...

The first that captures your attention is the vibrant keyboard part. Kevin Memley is obviously a pianist and sets the energy flowing from the start. Then comes this melody that feels like long, rollin...

Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting - concert appropriate - that teaches singers how to write the counts in music. Now in multiple voicings so every choir can have this piece to start their...

Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting - concert appropriate - that teaches singers how to write the counts in music. Now in multiple voicings so every choir can have this piece to start their...

Impressions is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin's treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the 3 selections are rel...

Como complemento de su popular O Magnum Mysterium se presenta este motete para voces agudas avanzadas. Las partes corales se entretejen como un delicado tejido, donde las armonías aportan colores siem...

Como complemento de su popular O Magnum Mysterium se presenta este motete para voces agudas avanzadas. Las partes corales se entretejen como un delicado tejido, donde las armonías aportan colores siem...

Here is a work for women's choirs that was premiered at the ACDA Western convention in 2012. A lovely melding of words and music is a highlight of the setting. Recommended for high school and up.

This buoyant madrigal-like setting of the Thomas Hood text offers a wonderful opportunity for choirs to practice light and articulate singing. There is wonderful contrast between the lively passages a...

This buoyant madrigal-like setting of the Thomas Hood text offers a wonderful opportunity for choirs to practice light and articulate singing. There is wonderful contrast between the lively passages a...

The text is one of the most powerful poems ever written commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915, yet it speaks to the human soul about the depth of loss we feel when anyone leaves their earthly li...

Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting - concert appropriate - that teaches singers how to write the counts in music. Now in multiple voicings so every choir can have this piece to start their...

Kevin Memley's exquisite a cappella writing has captured our hearts many times. He does not disappoint with this classic Latin text. The place of sacred mystery is honored richly with the harmonic col...

The initial musical theme that begins this piece becomes almost a passacaglia, repeating throughout the piece. But with Kevin's artistic touches it becomes the eternal light that the text expresses, e...

Memley has set this thoughtful 19th century Barnes' poem in a contemporary madrigal style. Pensive moments cadence on stunning chords, gentle dissonances provoke the listener's ears, woven together in...

Commissioned by the Iowa City West Singers and performed at the North Central ACDA 2014, this selection received rave reviews. The sacred text of Isaac Watts makes it fitting for the church but it is...

Commissioned by the Iowa City West Singers and performed at the North Central ACDA 2014, this selection received rave reviews. The sacred text of Isaac Watts makes it fitting for the church but it is...

Kevin Memley has risen to be recognized as one of the finest craftsmen in the choral arts. His reputation is strengthened with this gorgeous setting of the Ave Maris Stella (Hail Mary, Star of the Sea...

Kevin Memley has risen to be recognized as one of the finest craftsmen in the choral arts. His reputation is strengthened with this gorgeous setting of the Ave Maris Stella (Hail Mary, Star of the Sea...

Impressions (Reflexiones sobre la humanidad de Sara Teasdale) es un conjunto de tres piezas excepcionales de Kevin Memley para voces SATB divisi (originalmente para coro de agudos). Los textos son fav...

Impressions (Reflexiones sobre la humanidad de Sara Teasdale) es un conjunto de tres piezas excepcionales de Kevin Memley para voces SATB divisi (originalmente para coro de agudos). Los textos son fav...

This is a beautiful piece in melody and form, but what stands out even more is how composer Kevin Memley has used the voice to orchestrate the piece. Programmatic effects are tastefully incorporated i...

Selected for the Jonathan Talberg choral Series, Kevin Memley has produced a gorgeous new setting of this time-honored text. His 'Ave Maria' was released last year and has quickly established Kevin as...

Selected for the Jonathan Talberg choral Series, Kevin Memley has produced a gorgeous new setting of this time-honored text. His 'Ave Maria' was released last year and has quickly established Kevin as...

Four-part, a cappella voices sing in counterpoint and in chorus with tender and compelling harmonies in this stirring Stabat Mater setting. The dramatic and emotional imagery is richly portrayed throu...