As Is the Sea Marvelous - Dale Warland Choral Series

Beginning with a "sound-scape" where the choir creates the sound of waves and wind, this is a piece for the most adventerous choirs. Once the mood is established, a single tenor voice begins the poem, followed by a few sopranos. This grows into a full eight part choir singing forte "fades into dust." The texture quickly fades into a reprise of the opening sound-scape with the tenor soloist over the top.