Choral Choir (3-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1218171 By Margery McKay. By Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Stewart J Wallace. Broadway,Christian,Film/TV,Jazz,Musical/Show,Standards. Octavo. 8 pages. Stewart J Wallace #814664. Published by Stewart J Wallace (A0.1218171). This famous song from Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1959 musical The Sound of Music is both well-known and inspirational, like You'll Never Walk Alone from Carousel. Oscar Hammerstein II felt that the imagery of climbing mountains and fording streams suited Maria's character, as she seeks to find her own spiritual pathway and ultimately an escape to freedom with the von Trapp family. The singing needs to be strong and uplifting too - notice how the opening melody returns in the final section transposed to a higher key. This 3-part arrangement would suit church, school and amateur choirs and the piano accompaniment supports the voices throughout. There are two layout versions - one with the piano and one with just the vocal parts.
