Ehan Hartung is a multifaceted musician passionate about vocal performance, conducting, composition, and music education. With years of experience in...
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Ehan Hartung
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About This Piece
Set to an ancient Viking poem, this powerful and approachable work brings the spirit of Norse adventure to young choirs. With a strong, singable melody and optional percussion, it captures the energy and determination of seafarers setting sail for distant shores. Layered with rhythmic drive and evocative calls of Fram! (“forward”) and Skál! (“cheers”), this piece is an exciting choice for developing voices—easy to learn, yet thrilling to perform. A perfect selection for any concert in need of bold, resonant storytelling.
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- Voicing
- 2-Part
- Composer
- Ehan Hartung
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Full Text
In the phonetic guide, [r] is rolled Fram! F[R]AHM fram Skàl SKAHL skɑːl Þat mælti mín móðir That MILE-tee meen MOH-thi[r] θat ˈmailtɪ min ˈmouðɪr My mother told me Someday I would buy Galleys with good oars Sails to distant shores Stand up on the prow Noble barque I steer Steady course to the haven Hew many foe-men Hew many foe-men – Egil Skallagrimsson