A Very Valentine

for SSA choir w/ piano accompaniment
by  Rich Campbell

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A brief, delightful and whimsical setting of a text by American poet Gertrude Stein. It may be learned quickly. It is almost entirely built on a round, which underscores the poem’s wordplay. For 3-part treble choir, with piano accompaniment. Secular.

SKU: RCL-030 Categories: ,
Descriptive Tags:American, Celebratory, Children, Fun, Humorous, Joy, Love, Poetry, Romance, Rounds, Sweet
Difficulty:Medium
Duration:1-5 Minutes
Language:English
Sacred or Secular:Secular
Season or Event:Valentine's Day
Voicing:SSA

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