Warm Summer Sun

With Lyrics by American writer, Mark Twain, Nico Muhly’s Warm Summer Sun is a really great choice for singers who are exploring harmony, relaxed dissonance, intervals and 2 part singing for the first time. This piece is a beautiful way to end any concert.

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Resources

  1. Breathing and Airflow

  2. Performance Skills

  3. Dynamics

  4. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

Credits

Music by:
Nico Muhly
Text by:
Mark Twain

Performance track

Singers:
National Youth Choir of Great Britan Girls' Youth Choir
Conductor:
Rachel Staunton
Accompanist:
Dan Moriyama

Backing track

Piano Backing Tracks:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Classical
Tempo:
Crotchet = 92
Time Signature:
4/4
Key Signature:
C Major (D Major)
Tonality:
Major
Range:
D4 - C5
Piano Supporting Melody:
No