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Product Description for cambiata (opt. div.), baritone, and piano Brooke's arrangement of this traditional sea shanty is invigorating and atmospheric. Changing voices will enjoy the theme of trains and ships in the text, as well as the boisterous call-and-response texture, which is well-supported by the piano. The verses break into a reflective a cappella sectionbefore giving way to a rousing finish! About the Author Andy Brooke is a composer, arranger and school teacher. As well as having taught music throughout the age range from nursery to post-16, he has delivered music workshops to adults and children, directed a number of children's and community choirs, as well as teaching children with special educational needs and disabilities. Andy's passion for choral composition stems from his belief that something magical happens when we sing together, and that we should all have opportunities to sing in our lives.
This work investigates the pedagogical and performance potential of arranging traditional sea shanties for changing voices. The author, Andy Brooke, utilizes his extensive background as a music educator and choral director to adapt this specific folk song for cambiata, baritone, and piano. The framework focuses on balancing technical accessibility for developing voices with the rhythmic and harmonic requirements of a boisterous, multi-part arrangement.
What You Will Find
Music educators frequently identify this arrangement as a practical resource for school choirs navigating the vocal challenges of the cambiata range. Experts highlight the accessibility of the piano accompaniment as a key feature for supporting developing ensembles.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2021-09-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193560259
ISBN-13:
9780193560253
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