This fast paced, pop-style medley is a break from patriotic tradition. Opening grandly into a contemporary work with ?This Is My Country,? this choral develops into ?America, the Beautiful,? then grows into a gospel-style setting of ?My Country, 'Tis of Thee? and ends as it began with ?This Is My Country.? It remains up-beat and powerful until the very last chord. ?A Star Spangled Celebration!? is a choreographer's dream of movement and energy, and a wonderful addition to festival programming. Available separately: SATB, SSA, SAB, StudioTrax CD.
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