Raisins and Almonds (SATB version)

for mixed chorus a cappella
by  Peter Hilliard

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This beloved lullaby is presented with an evocative piano accompaniment and vocal solo, bringing out a melancholy beauty that will entrance your audience. 

SKU: PHD-003 Categories: ,
Descriptive Tags:Jewish, Lullaby
Difficulty:Intermediate
Duration:1-5 Minutes
Language:English, Yiddish
Sacred or Secular:Secular
Voicing:SATB

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