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New Day

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This composition and arrangement is by Dr. James McCray, previous Chair of the Department of Music at Colorado State University, with words by Chris McCray.  At first sight, because of the mixed meter that permeates the piece, teachers might think the piece to be too much of a challenge for early adolescents.  However, once the students sense the feeling of the permeating rhythmic pattern in the piano part, it becomes rather natural for them.  The lyrics are particularly appealing to early adolescents.  They relate not only to the promises of the new day "just around the bend, just for me," but they also relate with anticipation to the excitement of their life ahead and seeing their dreams come true.

 

Access the four-part variable voicing chart that shows the possible voicings for early-adolescents through adults for this piece.

 

Music by James McCray

Words by Chris McCray

Arranged by JMcC

Four--part Variable Voicing with Piano

CP Catalog #A979130

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