CGA1160 Seasonal Songs for Young Singers
Description
Designed for use throughout the church year, this collection of seasonal songs includes seven anthems for use during Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Palm Sunday and Easter. With limited vocal ranges and melodic and textual repetition, these pieces are especially useful with younger elementary choirs. Easy ostinato patterns for optional handbells or handchimes provide additional interest to each anthem and can be played by younger or older children.
Contents:
Thanks Be to God
Come, Lord Jesus
Glory to God
Following a Star
Forty Days and Nights
Ride Through Jerusalem
Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!
Voicing: Unison with keyboard and optional handbells or handchimes (2 octaves)
Composer: Michael Bedford
Additional Resources:
CGAC1160 Seasonal Songs for Young Singers (Accompaniment Track)
CGAC1160e Seasonal Songs for Young Singers (Digital Download Accompaniment Track)
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