How Can I Keep from Singing

SSA choir with piano

by Steven Paxton

The text for How Can I Keep from Singing was written by members of the Derventio Choir of Allestree, Derbyshire, England, and Steven Paxton’s setting was composed for the competition celebrating that choir’s 30th anniversary. Moderate tempo a cappella sections alternate with fast, rhythmically driving sections mixing 6/8 and 5/8 meters. The piano accompaniment is challenging, but worth it. Also available in versions for SABar and SATB choir.

SKU: SPN-009 Categories: Choral Music, Treble Voices Instrumentation: Choral

Descriptive Tags:	Celebratory, Community, Friendship, Fun, Music About Music, Singing
Difficulty:	Intermediate
Duration:	1-5 Minutes
Language:	English
Sacred or Secular:	Secular
Season or Event:	Concert
Voicing:	SSA

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