Explanation/background information: Our elementary chorus performs many songs in 2 or more parts. Since we are a chorus of unchanged voices, voice parts such as soprano, alto, tenor, or bass do not exist yet and songs are merely split into part 1 and part 2, where both parts have the same range. In this set up part 1 usually sings melody and part 2 usually sings harmony. So that all students get a chance to sing melody and harmony I split them into 2 groups and they will sing part 1 on some songs, and part 2 on others. I call these parts apples and bananas. In the video, the bananas' part is written in blue, while the apples' part is written in red. Parts written in black are for when the chorus is in unison (in other words, everyone is singing the same thing at the same time).
Friday, December 4, 2015
Peaceful
Another chorus song to practice at home, this piece embodies its name with sweet harmonies and a gentle melody.
Explanation/background information: Our elementary chorus performs many songs in 2 or more parts. Since we are a chorus of unchanged voices, voice parts such as soprano, alto, tenor, or bass do not exist yet and songs are merely split into part 1 and part 2, where both parts have the same range. In this set up part 1 usually sings melody and part 2 usually sings harmony. So that all students get a chance to sing melody and harmony I split them into 2 groups and they will sing part 1 on some songs, and part 2 on others. I call these parts apples and bananas. In the video, the bananas' part is written in blue, while the apples' part is written in red. Parts written in black are for when the chorus is in unison (in other words, everyone is singing the same thing at the same time).
Explanation/background information: Our elementary chorus performs many songs in 2 or more parts. Since we are a chorus of unchanged voices, voice parts such as soprano, alto, tenor, or bass do not exist yet and songs are merely split into part 1 and part 2, where both parts have the same range. In this set up part 1 usually sings melody and part 2 usually sings harmony. So that all students get a chance to sing melody and harmony I split them into 2 groups and they will sing part 1 on some songs, and part 2 on others. I call these parts apples and bananas. In the video, the bananas' part is written in blue, while the apples' part is written in red. Parts written in black are for when the chorus is in unison (in other words, everyone is singing the same thing at the same time).
A Festive Fa La La
Another chorus song to practice at home, this piece can be tricky due to its lack of lyrics.
Explanation/background information: Our elementary chorus performs many songs in 2 or more parts. Since we are a chorus of unchanged voices, voice parts such as soprano, alto, tenor, or bass do not exist yet and songs are merely split into part 1 and part 2, where both parts have the same range. In this set up part 1 usually sings melody and part 2 usually sings harmony. So that all students get a chance to sing melody and harmony I split them into 2 groups and they will sing part 1 on some songs, and part 2 on others. I call these parts apples and bananas. In the video, the bananas' part is written in blue, while the apples' part is written in red. Parts written in black are for when the chorus is in unison (in other words, everyone is singing the same thing at the same time).
The first video is for apples:
Explanation/background information: Our elementary chorus performs many songs in 2 or more parts. Since we are a chorus of unchanged voices, voice parts such as soprano, alto, tenor, or bass do not exist yet and songs are merely split into part 1 and part 2, where both parts have the same range. In this set up part 1 usually sings melody and part 2 usually sings harmony. So that all students get a chance to sing melody and harmony I split them into 2 groups and they will sing part 1 on some songs, and part 2 on others. I call these parts apples and bananas. In the video, the bananas' part is written in blue, while the apples' part is written in red. Parts written in black are for when the chorus is in unison (in other words, everyone is singing the same thing at the same time).
The first video is for apples:
The second is for Bananas:
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