Round and Round: A Collection of Rounds for Emerging Choirs

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Voice, Descant, Piano — Rounds develop ensemble, tone and unified vowels through the introduction of the unison melody. Whether performed a cappella or with piano, this set of varied rounds affords numerous choices for developing ensembles of all varieties.Before singing in canon, it is important to ask the following:Are you singing the text clearly and articulately?Are you properly stressing the important syllables and backing off of non-stressed syllables?Are you also singing with a sense of energy, no matter what the dynamic marking?Are you singing phrases with proper breath support and a sense of "rise and fall" to the phrase?Once these questions have been answered affirmatively, harmony is ready to be introduced! The six varied rounds in this wonderful collection offer numerous choices for developing ensembles. Rounds develop ensemble, tone and unified vowels through the introduction of the unison melody. Whether performed a cappella or with piano, this set of rounds will enhance any choral library!

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