New Jewish Wedding Music
DODI LI - PROCESSIONAL
by MICHAEL REID WINIKOFF
Style: Middle-Eastern, Israeli
Mood: Exotic, Hypnotic
Use: Processional
Dodi Li, a wedding processional in
Middle-Eastern, Israeli style for a small ensemble of flute, oboe, soprano
voice(s), percussion and piano, represents a unique departure in this
wedding music catalog. The steady repeating rhythmic pattern is
entrancing and hypnotic, while the exotic melodies are evocative of the
Holy Land. The vocal line of Dodi Li sets select verses from the Song of
Songs. Text/Translation
Practicalities: The percussion parts are designed for maximum
color with minimum skill requirement, and are simple enough to be
performed perhaps by younger siblings, nieces or nephews with little or
no musical training. The finger cymbals or triangle should be
struck in such a manner as to ring in a sustained fashion. The
piano part is quite simple. The oboe part may be substituted with
a second flute. The alternate notes in the vocal line also may
also be
sung harmonically as a second part. Dodi Li may be shortened or
lengthened for logistical purposes.
DURATION: 5:00 (unabridged)
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ENSEMBLE: Flute, Oboe (or 2nd Flute), Soprano Voice(s), Percussion (hand drum, finger cymbals or triangle, tamborine), Piano |
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