Three Birds

The passing of the year as told by three birds who chirrup, bath, play and dance their way through this charming unison song.

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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. Spotlight on Jonathan Dove

  6. Three Birds Classroom Ensemble Scores

  7. Braille Resources - Three Birds

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:
Blues, Jazz
Tempo:
Livelt. Dotted Crotchet = 120
Time Signature:
12/8
Key Signature:
C Minor
Tonality:
Minor
Range:
C4 - C5
Published by:
Peters Edition Limited, London
Piano Supporting Melody:
Yes