•Why this piece is worthy of consideration:
- I like that this is a newer piece (2014) that was commissioned specifically for a Children's Choir with young voices in mind. I also like that this piece has the option to feature a small group or solo as the piece progresses.
•The ensemble for which the piece will be appropriate:
- This would be a middle school SSA piece. The parts move in parallel motion and is mostly in 2-part with some 3-part, however, it would be good for a beginning choir that is just starting to move into singing harmony.
•Discuss range/tessitura and how the piece works for singers:
-Soprano 1: low D - F (descant to high Ab), I like that there is a descant part for girls who have this range. This would be a way to celebrate all the voices in the ensemble instead of limiting voices to specific parts all the time.
- Soprano 2: low D - Db, I would like the part a little higher, but it does go to the higher part of the range instead of staying low.
- Alto: low Bb - high Db, I like that the alto part goes up to the same range as the soprano 2 part. It also doesn't stay around the low Bb very much, so it gets any alto singers into their higher range as well.
•What musical ideas can be taught:
-blend, unifying vowel shape, phrasing, sustained breath/spinning air
•What about the text is worthy of singing:
- The text is very upbeat and the piano part drives the piece forward. I think this might be a good opening song on a concert given the uplifting text.
•What, if any, material should be adapted/re-written:
- I like the flexibility of having a soloist or a small group. I also like the optional descant if there are singers who can do this. Some of these parts may not be used for every choir, but I like that I have the option to tailor the piece to the group in front of me.
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