Choir,Flute,Piano,Recorder - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1065409

Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Contemporary,Holiday,Instructional,Patriotic. Accompaniment. Duration 101. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3060677. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.1065409).

Homeward, March! Piano Accompaniment Rehearsal Track
Unison/2-Part Mixed Chorus (w/Optional Flute, Recorder, or Kazoo)

A song of recognition to the soldiers who fight for our freedom and who are fortunate enough to return home from the battle.

This original composition also includes the first verse from When Johnny Comes Marching Home, which is a well-known song American Civil War song that told of people's desire for the return of their friends and family members who were fighting in the war. Lyrics accredited to Patrick Gilmore & tune to Louis Lambert, 1863.

Excellent for upper elementary/middle school singers
Great opportunity to work on lower vocal register of younger students
Mostly unison with easy harmony
Staccatos & accents
Full, rich chordal accompaniment
Add flute, recorder, or kazoos to represent the fifes
Add a military-style drum cadence throughout the piece for authenticity
Action cues included in score
A few spoken word measures
Chord included for additional instruments, if desired

Unison/SA choral arrangement available on this site.