Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1033366 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Michael Laurence Cooper. Classical,Contemporary,Holiday,Patriotic,Praise & Worship. Octavo. 2 pages. Michael Cooper #6369969. Published by Michael Cooper (A0.1033366). William Billings' Chester was a popular tune in the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, and a natural candidate for the new nation's national anthem. Billings' placement of the melody in the tenor, however, makes his voicing rather awkward for modern SATB choirs. This arrangement preserves the chorale texture but solves the issue by moving the melody to the soprano. The harmonies have also been expanded and modernized. Only the first and last verses have been included. The performer is free to include whichever additional verses they wish. A performance of two verses will last about one minute. Suitable for high school and church choirs. A different arrangement, tailored to the ranges and abilities of your singers, can be requested by contacting the arranger at michaelcooperpiano@gmail.comRanges:soprano F4 - F5alto C4 - Bâ™4tenor C3 - D4bass F2 - A3
