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: Children's Choir, Choral Music
Instrumentation: Choral
| 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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