Parting Song (SA, Original Key of F)

NOTE: THIS EDITION IS IN A LOWER KEY THAN THE SAB EDITION. THERE IS ALSO A 2-PART EDITION IN THE SAME KEY AS THE SAB EDITION. PUBLISHER: C. DURIGG MUSIC PUBLISHER WEBSITE: www.cdurigg.com VISIT FOR AN AUDIO SAMPLE RECORDING: http://www.cdurigg.com/cdca001.html C. DURIGG MUSIC ID FOR THIS PIECE: CDCA-001 -- Second Edition VOICING: TWO-PART/SA LEVEL: EARLY INTERMEDIATE (Grade 2.5/5) CHORAL SERIES: CHORAL ARTISTRY ALSO AVAILABLE (updated JAN 2024): CDCA-001GC SATB not yet released CDCA-001GB SAB (Key of G) CDCA-001G TWO-PART SA or SB (Key of G) CDCA-001 TWO-PART SA (Key of F) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: In the last few years leading up to 2020, social division and dissent has risen across the world. This social division has been compounded by extreme social and physical isolation during the COVID-19 crisis. In light of these developments, I felt that this piece's message was needed now in 2020 more than ever. The tune Prospect is by far one of the most beautiful American melodies from the 1800s. The text was inspired by the beauty of human connection and the feelings we experience when parting ways: sadness and happy remembrance. The text attempts to invoke healing as we keep everyone we hold dear etched on our hearts. This arrangement is an accessible, early intermediate arrangement for 2-Part chorus. - Christopher Durigg