New Day
This composition is by Dr. James McCray, previous Chair of the Department of Music at Colorado State University, with text by Chris McCray. Because of the mixed meter, teachers might think the piece to be too challenging for early adolescents; however, once the students feel the permeating rhythmic pattern in the piano part, it becomes rather natural.
The lyrics are particularly appealing to early adolescents. There is the promise of a new day “just around the bend, just for me.” The text anticipates the excitement of their life ahead and the prospects of 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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