Saturday, October 29, 2022

October 29 - Natalie Sleeth (The Musical Birthday Series, 4th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for October 29th are here: Jon Vickers (2019), Vivian Ellis (2020), and Jon Vickers (2021)

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Natalie Sleeth (29 October 1930 – 21 March 1992) was an American composer of hymns and choral music.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Rhyming Thoughts


A Thought on Style

 

I’m not convinced there’s substance underneath

The folksy choral writing of Ms. Sleeth.

 

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A Thought on Pretty Teeth

 

In the oeuvre of Natalie Sleeth, dear,

Are there items concerning Macheath, dear?

 

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A Thought on Conflicting Genres

 

You never heard anthems by Natalie Sleeth

Covered by Charlie, Mick, Brian, and Keith.

 

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Another Thought on Style

 

There’s not a lot in which to sink your teeth

When reading through the vocal works of Sleeth.

 

 

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