Didn't It Rain: 2-Part Choir: Vocal Score

The Hits of the '5s '6s '7s '8s '9s and 2-It was the music that shook the world and launched generations of young fans. Now young choirs can celebrate the history of Rock 'n' Roll in a 30-minute show that explores the music of the 50's 60's 70's 80's and 90's and 2000+. Using dialog ripped from the headlines of the day John Jacobson's choreography and a breezy light style this will be a show that's a snap to learn and fun to perform. Perform it in sections or as a complete show it's sure to be a hit with your audiences! 1950's: Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay Tutti Fruiti The Twist Yakety Yak. 1960's: Surfin' U.S.A. Where Did Our Love Go? People Got To Be Free Yesterday Up Up And Away. 1970's: Let It Be RaindropsKeep Falling On My Head Roll on Down The Highway You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'. 1980's: We Got The Beat Ride like The Wind Don't Worry Be Happy We Didn't Start The Fire. 1990's: Rhythm Nation Make It Happen From A Distance .2000+: Jump Jive and Wail.

Based on the traditional African American spiritual this setting depicts the story of Noah and the flood. After the baritone soloist introduces the chorus of the spiritual the SSATB choir responds with a harmonized version. Theaudience gets the opportunity to participate in this gospel-style arrangement by making percussive rain sounds during the 2-measure breaks of the closing section. Rhythm/Trumpets parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-3 b dm). Duration: ca. 3:30.