SA(T)B and piano
“This Amazing Life” is a piece for young singers that should be sung with choral techniques but feels like a pop song. Strophic verses and a repetitive development make it easy to teach the basic musical material, and the words are meaningful for the singers to inhabit. Bold harmonies and a driving piano part give the piece a sense of urgency. If you have a young choir, you should strongly consider this piece for your program. Plus, there are emoji in the score! Click here to watch, listen and view a perusal pdf.
Text by the Wayzata Middle School students:
Sometimes I pour my heart and soul into football.
Sometimes I look at pictures of cats.
Sometimes I drink hot cocoa and play video games.
But I always brush before bed.
Sometimes I think the world will never be perfect.
Sometimes I don’t try my best.
Sometimes I get left out, watch the hours go by.
But I always feel like I’m on fire, I feel like I’m free.
Sometimes I feel like I’m invisible,
But when I want to fit in, everyone notices me.
I can do anything when no one’s around.
And I’m always scared of failing.
Sometimes I wish the world wouldn’t judge me.
Sometimes I feel I can’t be myself.
Sometimes I fake a smile to hide my pain.
But I always know you’ll be my friend.
Appreciate what you have
And what you’ve gotten to do.
Appreciate where you are now
And where I am too.
The life you live is amazing.
There are so many people that love you, including me.
Be kind, smart, brave, creative,
The world depends on people like that.
Sometimes I forget who’s watching.
Sometimes I remember how good I am.
Sometimes I get pushed down again
But you’ll always be there for me.
That’s all I ever wanted.
– Middle school students of Wayzata, MN
– Compiled and edited by Timothy C. Takach
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