Vicki's Blog:
- I am so excited to start my new job at First United Methodist Church - Westchase. . . . .
- May 10, 2010:
- I am so happy to have been introduced to. . . .
- May 1, 2010:
- I am very pleased to launch a new website. . . .
- April 25, 2010:
- Searchable by voicing, its gonna be great!
- March 2, 2010:
- My new website is launching. . .
- February 15, 2010:
- I enjoyed the opportunity to observe the Houston Children’s Chorus. . .
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to the internet home of Vicki Tucker Courtney. Vicki was born to play the piano, while composing and arranging have been her passion for the past decade. When seated at her 1900 mahogany Steinway, music flows through her fingers as creativeness boils in the air around her, resulting in works of art that will for sure become masterpieces.
Let your Church, School, or Orchestra experience a love for music in a way that only Vicki Tucker Courtney can provide.
Recent Releases:
NEWEST RELEASES FOR SACRED FALL 2010:
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A Christmas Call To Worship SATB Lyrics by Bert Stratton Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney At the sound of the trumpet and three octaves of jubilant handbells your Christmas service is launched. This holiday proclamation has a cheerful neo-classical sound. The addition of Joy to the World adds just the right exclamation point to crown the anthem with thrilling purpose. Published by: Shawnee Press |
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And I Shall Not Be Moved SATB Composed by Vicki Tucker Courtney Words by Barbara Furman
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COME TO THE MANGER SATB Music by Vicki Tucker Courtney This beautiful Christmas prayer takes us from the whispers of the nativity to the confident proclamation of the Savior's birth. The pleasing meter has a delicate sway that is immediately compelling and when familiar strains enter the anthem, it concludes with a deep spirit of worship and awe. Published by: Shawnee Press |
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Ring! Christmas Bells! Two part J. W. Pepper Editor’s Choice 2010-2011 A perfect holiday processional or concert choice, this new original piece incorporates the sound of bells into the text and music. It incorporates the familiar carols O Come, All Ye Faithful and Angels We Have Heard on High making it easy in rehearsal. Light percussion completes the package.
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The Baby Savior, Jesus Unison/Two Part
Arranged by David Ashton Using the celebrated music of Greensleeves, this sensitively arranged holiday choral is a wonderful manger lullaby. "Pray, pray for peace on earth. The Lord has come to free us. Sing, Sing! Proclaim His birth, the baby savior, Jesus." Published By: Shawnee Press |
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STAR IN THE EAST SATB Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney Authentic style and sound covers this arrangement featuring material from the southern folk hymn tradition. Follow the Star of Bethlehem and with the Magi lay your finest gifts before the King. The optional instrumentation will add a distinctive timbre to your performance of this ancient but effective Epiphany carol. Published by: Shawnee Press
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God Breathe SATB Words by Bert Stratton Music by Vicki Tucker Courtney In a relaxed, meditative 3/4, this beautiful prayer reminds the believer of the active presence of God's Holy Spirit in our daily lives. A modern day Psalm, it explores the healing power of God's sustaining companionship and our longing for the comfort and strength the Spirit provides. The accompaniment is rich, but not difficult and the accessible choral parts are beautifully reflective.
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NEWEST RELEASES FOR SECULAR 2010:
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A Night Ride TBB Lyrics by Herb Frombach Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney J. W. Pepper Editor’s Choice 2010-2011 This is exciting for male voices! As the piano depicts a horseman racing along a beach at night, the voices sing, "Faster and faster, each step in the sand, we're moving as one, the reins in my hands..." Finally, the tempo slows, the ride is done, and this evocative piece of music comes to a quiet and satisfying close. Published by: Carl Fischer |
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Across the Sky Two Part J. W. Pepper Editor’s Choice 2010-2011 Portraying a rainbow as a bridge in the sky, leading to a wish come true, this lyrical song captures all the lovely imagery of the words in flowing melodic lines and colorful harmonies. "For just this once please reappear to whisper secrets in my ear. And then, perhaps, I'll surely know what lies beyond your pastel bow." Simply delightful for young voices!
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Breath of Winter SSAA Music by James Austin Women's voices seem to capture the icy texture of winter in this evocative work. "Breath of winter, always bold, icy glitter, frosty cold..." Lovely phrasing and harmonic colors make this an especially nice winterscape piece for winter programs. Published by: Carl Fischer |
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Cold December’s Winds Three Part Mixed
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Come Join the Holiday Season SATB
Published By: BriLee |
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Holiday Craziness SATB Music by James Austin Lyrics by Bert Stratton The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is described in this seasonal offering from Bert Stratton and James Austin. It's not officially the holiday season without a certain amount of craziness in the mix! Published by: Carl Fischer |
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River of Imagination SATB Lyrics by Bert Stratton
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Song of the Sparrow Two Part Lyrics by John and Jillian Parker J. W. Pepper Editor’s Choice 2010-2011
Published by: BriLee |
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Take a Stand SATB A cappella Lyrics by Bert Stratton "Pick the hill you're gonna stand on. Choose the mountain you will climb. Go out and find the spot you're gonna land on as you test your wings and fly..." This upbeat a cappella original delivers its message through music in a spiritual style, for graduation or any other time of year. Published by: Carl Fischer |
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The Dover Cliffs SATB Lyrics by Herb Frombach Here's an attractive original in Celtic folksong style. The optional parts for flute, tambourine, hand drum and triangle add to the work's lilting, dance-like charm. "Come home, come home and be with me..." |
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The Glasgow Hoot TB Lyrics by Bert Stratton
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The Last Blue Rose SSA Lyrics by John Parker J. W. Pepper Editor’s Choice 2010-2011 "One rose as yet remains unborn; it bears no leaf, it holds no thorn; But still its charm surpasses all along my heart's own garden wall..." Although the blue rose does not occur in nature, in literature it carries a very special and mysterious significance. It can represent hope, dreams, and impossibility, or it can symbolize hope for a miracle, enchantment, and new possibilities. Most famously, the blue rose represents the impossible and unattainable, as is so beautifully expressed in this scrumptious ode to a love always admired but never attained. Perfect for a spring concert or any other occasion, this is exceptional for women's voices! Highly recommended! Published by: Heritage, a division of The Lorenz Corp. |
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The Silence Speaks SATB Lyricist: Herb Frombach Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney This inspirational text is beautifully set for SATB voices. Moving seamlessly between unison and four-part singing, the text is painted with gentle strokes of melodic and harmonic nuances and is a wonderful example of dynamic contrast that teaches the singer interpretive abilities and quiet, full singing. Available separately: SATB, PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:57. Publisher: Shawnee Press |
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The Sounds of Time SATB Music by James Austin Lyrics by Bert Stratton James Austin and Bert Stratton team up again with this tribute to the storied legacy witnessed by nature. "The more I listen the more I find this land is alive with the sounds of time." With accompaniment by piano, oboe, and percussion, "Sounds of Time" delivers an almost Celtic dance feel. Published by: Carl Fischer |
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Without Music SATB Lyrics by Bert Stratton
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