Viva la Musica! (Viva la Vida!)

for mixed or children’s choir and piano

by Gordon Thornett

‘Long live music – long live life!’ This little song, originally composed for a children’s choir in the USA, was adapted for a small community choir in Birmingham, UK. The words and music are simple and straightforward, about the joy of music and singing, and the song can be quickly learnt by choirs of all abilities and ages. It may be performed in unison, in 2 parts or in SABar, with a fairly easy piano accompaniment.

SKU: GTT-035 Categories: Children's Choir, Choral Music, Mixed Voices Instrumentation: Choral

Instrumentation:	Piano
Voicing:	Equal Voices, SAB, Unison
Duration:	1-5 Minutes
Language:	English

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