
Grandpa’s Song
Subject
fun with Grandpa at the beach
Year Composed
1994
Year Copyrighted
2011
Voicing
Unison
Solos
optional solo phrase(s)
Musical Form
- A-B-A
Song Details
In the A section, a child urges Grandpa to take him/her to the beach, an obvious favorite trip of theirs. The light syncopation and soft-shoe tempo contribute to the playful nature of this melody. In contrast, the B section is introspective and should be freely sung. Though winter, fall and spring hold their own appeal, summertime is best, bringing back fond beach memories, just like the cycling tide. Here, the text paints lovely scenes, with the spacing between the sung phrases allowing the listener time to envision them. When A returns, the fun continues!
Performance options
the B section could be divided among soloists or sung by the chorus in unison
Suggested uses
- Grandparents’ Day
- family-themed concert
- intergenerational-themed concert
Listen to a sample
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