Everybody Sing

Composed 1996

This catchy, accessible arrangement will engage singers of all ages. Includes short exclamations about singing, peace and friendship in 13 different languages. 

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Voicing:

2 Parts, Multi-Part Song, Unison

Musical Form:

Introduction
Part 1
Part 1 with Descant
Part 2
Part 1, Part 2 and Descant together
Coda

Suggested Uses:

Combined chorus; concert finale; all-school assembly; community sing; multicultural-themed concert; International Day of Peace; audience participation

Performance Options:

This piece provides a good opportunity to combine multiple choruses or grade levels in performance; consider adding a visual representation of the different languages, either with a slide show or with posters which the children raise up as the phrases are sung; teach Part 1 to the audience briefly before performing the piece, and then invite them to sing along when all parts combine

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