Summer

It’s not hard to imagine the joyful energy of children running over sand dunes in this piece. With its two-part canon and moments of dialogue between the two voice, this is pure fun. That is, until it’s all over.

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A group of children raising their hands and singing.

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Resources

  1. Breathing and Airflow

  2. Performance Skills

  3. Dynamics

  4. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

  5. High Range

  6. Spotlight on Jonathan Dove

  7. Singing in Canon

Credits

Music by:
Jonathan Dove
Text by:
Alasdair Middleton

Performance track

Singers:
National Youth Choir of Great Britan Boys' Youth Choir
Conductor:
Greg Hallam
Accompanist:
Ruairi Edwards

Backing track

Pianist:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Contemporary Classical
Tempo:
Lively. Dotted Crotchet = 132
Time Signature:
12/8
Key Signature:
A Major (but lots of movement)
Tonality:
Major and Minor
Range:
B3 - E5
Published by:
Peters Edition Limited, London
Piano Supporting Melody:
Frequently