All I Was Doing Was Breathing

One of the songs of Mirabai (1498-1547), this setting for 4-Part women's chorus is marked by sinuous and sensual solo lines, drones, embellishment, rhythmic ostinati and layering of voices and instruments. Written for and premiered at ACDA 2009 by the Michigan State University Women's Chamber Ensemble, Sandra Snow, Conductor. With cello.

Songs Include:

• All I Was Doing Was Breathing

Instrumentation:

• Violoncello (5 pages)
• Tibetan Cymbals (3 pages)
• Tabla (4 pages)
• Vic Firth Jangle Stick (3 pages)
• Brass Prayer Bells (3 pages)