Shelton Ridge Love
Composer • Organist • Pianist
A Far Country
Poetry by Leslie Pinckney Hill is beautifully set to music in this selection featured in the anthology Accessible and Beautiful. A solo alto line, a reflective piano accompaniment, delicate dissonance, and hymn-like sections illustrate the quiet longing for a better world. Composed for SA(T)B choir
Featured Composition
Accessible and Beautiful
Pairing inspirational music and thoughtful pedagogy in a bid to restore music to the heart of the community, this remarkable collection is specifically compiled to encourage connection and growth for singers and their audiences. It includes 30 selections, including top-sellers like Boykin's Music of Life and Esmail's TaReKiTa as well as many selections published here for the first time. Sacred and secular works from the 18th century to the present day are included, and each piece is accompanied by detailed pedagogical advice, including warm-up activities and rehearsal notes. Ideal for high school or community choirs, this anthology offers opportunities to explore new languages and to have fun with a range of body percussion techniques or percussion instruments. Most of these pieces are also available separately.
About
Shelton Ridge Love grew up in a musical family. His love for music began by watching his mother play the organ at their home church. It was not long before Shelton became actively involved in music in the community. Since that time, he has served as pianist, organist, and director of music in several churches in Kansas City, MO and Upstate South Carolina.
