Choir Sacred (SATB choir)
SKU: AP.47638
Composed by Cliff
Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb.
Arranged by Andy Beck.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Pop Choral Series.
Chanukah; Holiday Pops;
Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12
pages. Alfred Music
#00-47638. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.47638).
UPC: 038081543314.
English.
A
folk-infused ballad
celebrating the miracle
of Hanukkah. Originally
recorded by 90s pop
sensation Lisa Loeb, this
reflective change-of-pace
choral features a
rhythmic yet mellow
accompaniment and
straightforward but
expressive vocal parts.
Whether you perform with
the guitar-inspired piano
part, the optional
SoundTrax CD, or a folk
ensemble of your own,
this is truly a special
touch for holiday
concerts.
Because
of changes in our
school's schedule and the
taking away of the music
requirement in 7th and
8th grade, our choir
numbers have dropped
significantly. Searching
for music that has
educational value and
that the choir will sound
good on (we know that's
important for the parents
and faculty) I came
across Light arranged by
Andy Beck. This quickly
became a favorite of my
choir! The kids are
excited to rehearse it
every day and the sound
they are achieving fits
the folk-like feel of the
piece.
We are
using the 2-Part version.
Being 7th and 8th
graders, of my nine boys,
three are unchanged
voices (singing alto as
written) and my other six
are in varying stages of
voice change. Those six
are bouncing back and
forth between alto and
soprano parts, singing
them down an octave.
Thank you for
providing a great piece
for the holiday
season!
Matt
Albrecht
Choir
Director
Copley-Fairla
wn Middle School
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