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OF THEE I SING (four-piano)
GlorySound
HJ5003, 4-Piano, (four-book set)
This patriotic extravanganza for four pianos will truly move and
delight your audiences. This extended work lasts approximately 8:15
minutes. The settings of "Dixie" and "Yankee Doodle" contribute
elements of whimsy and lightness. In contrast, the approach to
"America, the Beautiful"
highlights the simple, yet profound, beauty of this loved melody,
supported by some non-traditional harmonies. The middle, developmental
section is a musical metaphor for the painful and devastating conflict
associated with the American Civil War. Underscoring the tragedy of
this conflict is the first statement of the "Battle Hymn of the
Republic"
with its minor modality and dissonance. The final, technically
demanding 12/8 section concludes the piece on a triumphant high note,
like a bullet-train going at breakneck speed through the dark to the
light of the dawn that awaits it at its ultimate destination. Perfect
for multiple piano festivals, concerts, patriotic emphases, and worship
settings, this arrangement will be a rewarding challenge for advanced
pianists.
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