California (equal voice version)

for 2-part chorus of equal voices and piano

An original song the lovingly evokes images of the Golden State.

SKU: JBN-002b Categories: , Instrumentation:
Voicing: Equal Voices
Language: English
Sacred or Secular: Secular
Season or Event: General
Descriptive Tags: Light, Music About Music, Nature, Peace, Singing
Duration: 1-5 Minutes

$2.50

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