What Child is This? receives a new treatment in this a cappella original that features optional djembe and body percussion. This arrangement is freshly set in 2/4 with accompanying rhythmic vocal ostinato patterns in the lower voices, and the original feel is preserved in the middle with a lyrical 6/8 section that transitions back to opening meter. Contemporary a cappella techniques meet a traditional carol, and the effect is mesmerizing!
What Child?
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Voicing
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Catalog No.
749193027950
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What Child?
Overall rating
5.0
Choral Integrity
5.0
Textual Quality
5.0
Teachability
5.0
Audience Response
5.0
Choristers Guild has a gem on its hands in this fresh a cappella setting of the familiar carol text. While it does briefly call to mind the traditional melody, it is a new-composed piece in a style that will capture your youth choir's enthusiasm instantly. Underlying vocal and body rhythm ostinati (with optional djembe part) create a mesmerizing effect that could become a perfect a cappella processional.
The Bottom Line
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Compelling fresh setting that youth will love!
Cons
none
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Sandi Parks
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