Fresh Ayre Music Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Traditional/Moore - SSAA

Author/Composer:

GABRIEL, CHARLES H.

Instrumentation:

SSAA A CAP

Model #:

FAM-1072-02

Music: Traditional Appalachian
Arranger: J. David Moore
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SSAA a cappella

The bluegrass anthem arranged as a gospel quartet for women.

The updated lyrics in this piece were found in the marvelous folk song resource Rise Up Singing (ed. Peter Blood, 1988 Sing Out Corporation). The arrangement makes use of two traditional vocal ensemble styles, the bluegrass trio (unapologetically inspired by Dolly Parton's rendition of "Seven Bridges Road"), and the gospel quartet. It was requested by Dr. Cathy Roma and the MUSE Womens Choir of Cincinnati for a 2001 concert celebrating the city's Appalachian cultural heritage.
Duration: 3-5 min.