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Christopher Lee Fraley
composer, publisher, choral tenor
Christopher Lee Fraley
composer, publisher, choral tenor
“At every moment there is a potent direction, a flow that informs the listener that something interesting is happening now…”
—Dr. Gary D. Cannon, director Emerald Ensemble & Cascadian Chorale
I hope you’ll take some time to look at some of my scores. Please reach out if you have any questions or if you would like to work together!
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The Movable Do podcast (October 27, 2020) “Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences.
“This week, Hawaii-based composer Chris Fraley discusses how his background as a math and science wiz influences his love for counterpoint. Featured in this episode: Eire’s Call, The Plains, Hine Ma Tov, and the premiere of the recording of A Light Exists In Spring. Plus, experimentations with Just Intonation.”
For more information about any of the featured pieces, click below:
A blog about how music works, focusing on an experiential approach to how sounds combine. Visit PitchMatters.com and learn why pitch matters!
Whispers at the Gates of Dawn is the first movement from the King Arthur Suite. Originally written as a stand-alone tone poem (Tone Poem No. 4), once I completed Isle of Avalon (Tone Poem No. 5), I knew I had to create an entire suite of related tone poems.
Cello, King Arthur, Orchestra, Tone PoemWistful Wind’s quick, rhythmic pattering of unaccompanied voices paints the scene for the listener: a chilly errant breeze in the hush before dawn. Just like the poet uses language to evoke imagery, the composer can use rhythm, melody, and harmony to support specific aspects of the text.
a cappella, Adela Florence Nicolson, English, India's Love Lyrics, PROJECT:ENCORE, SATBStories, performed by the Byrd Ensemble, directed and produced by Markdavin Obenza. Released both on CD and as digital downloads from on iTunes and Amazon, also available directly from this website—thereby directly supporting this composer.
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