Do You Hear?

Bringing a bit of sophistication to the revue, this tender song offers an opportunity for your more serious singers to shine. Though singing along with our vocalists on the recording would certainly help singers of most age groups learn the song readily. There is even a lovely descant (part 2) which begins on the D.S. of the song and continues to the end. It is optional, but it will add a nice touch if you can do it. Consider using older students, a soloist, even a teacher or two to help you pull it off. We have a special rehearsal mix available free on our web site for teaching part 2. (See details on page 82.)

Once again the lyrics refer to the sounds of the season. In this case however, the emphasis is on the gentler side, including such thought-provoking notions as joy, peace, and love.

If you want to make the song as beautiful visually as it is aurally, you might want to add movement using colored scarves, ribbons, or streamers. Red and green are appropriate, as are silver, gold, blue, and white. Create patterns using circles, up and down motions, swaying side to side, etc. Mix and match patterns in eight bar phrases. For example, do circles for two bars with red scarves, then two with green, two with red, and two with green. Or go up with red, down with green, up with red, and so on. Make gentle waves or alternate from shoulder to shoulder in a smile shape. However you use them, the fabrics will contribute a floating, easy ambiance to the song.