Some MORE song choices for you and your middle school choir!

I have been adjudicating this season, and I have heard lots of music for the first time that I absolutely loved.  I just added more songs to the running document that I keep in my TpT store, "Some Song Choices for your Middle School Choir".

Here is one of the descriptions that I just wrote this morning-

After the Rain

Sarah Quartel

SSA

11592360ESupplier ID: 9780193572751UPC: 9780193572751

SAB

11592360Supplier ID: 9780193572744

I heard this song at an adjudication in SSA.  I loved the unison opening followed by gorgeous 3 part treble harmony.  It’s a lyrical piece.  It has lots of opportunities for subtle work on syllabic inflection especially in the unison sections.  The accompaniment is very accessible and adds to the beauty of this song.  It acts as the frame to the beautiful photo this is a beautiful, memorable, touching arrangement that is unforgettable.  https://youtu.be/-Qg6qK2z2ws

Here is how JW Pepper describes it-

Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. This sensitive setting uses triplets against duplets to give a sense of fluidity to the melodic phrasing.

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That is the way I present every song in this running document. You get a personal point of view from me about why I love the songs, why I think they work for this age group, and for whom the song works best along with links so you can listen/watch and decide if it'll work for your students!