Wishing Star

Description

Voice 1, Voice 2, Piano — With a text reminiscent of the "Star Light, Star Bright" nursery rhyme and its use of the mixolydian (flat 7th) mode, this piece has a longing, endearing quality. Perform the initial presentation of the unison melody in a smooth, lilting style. When performing the melody in canon, work for an equal balance of volume and vocal quality between the two voices. Sing the softer contrasting sections with a hushed, yet confident, vocal quality, and be sure to keep the part 2 melody prominent in mm. 34-42. Work for unified, open vowels, especially when singing with a gentle style. Enjoy performing this piece and let your face convey its longing and hopefulness as you share it with your audience! Shining and shimmering, Wishing Star is reminiscent of the nursery rhyme "Star Light, Star Bright." Beth Bolton and Laura Farnell's use of the mixolydian mode and compound meter creates a sense of longing, along with an endearing, whimsical feeling. A programming must for the developing mixed ensemble. Also available for Two-Part Mixed Chorus (BL1231).

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