Listen
“Without listening, there is no song…” The text by Matt Boresi emphasizes the importance of listening in music and in life, a timely message for our world. A flowing piano part, lush harmonies and a soaring melody will make this a satisfying and meaningful addition to your library.
“Listen” was written to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Abington Choral Club in Abington, PA.
| Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Sacred or Secular: | Secular |
| Voicing: | SATBB |
| Duration: | 1-5 Minutes |
| Language: | English |
| Season or Event: | Concert, General |
| Instrumentation: | Piano |
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