And Other Classic American Folk Songs-Oh Shenandoah & Other American Folksongs forms part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs from world music to pop classics and showtunes.These American folk songs are arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. The straightforward piano accompaniment provides good support for the singers. Included are the beautiful title song an enchanting version of the Shaker hymn Simple gifts and a barn-storming medley of US country dances Low-down onthe Hoe-down! Stetsons at the ready...
SKU: HL.49032875
ISBN 9790001126106. 9.0x12.0x0.241 inches. Eva Balthazar.
This collection is an invitation to a musical voyage of discovery around the entire globe. Starting with well-known European folksongs, the itinerary continues via Scandinavia and the Balkans to more exotic destinations - with tunes from the Congo, Mexico and China among others - and ends with American Spirituals. Thanks to the easy settings even beginners get a good impression of the fascinating kaleidoscope of folksongs of the world and can absorb unfamiliar styles in an easy-going playful manner.
