The Songs We Sang Favorite American Folksongs
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor
Sigrid Johnson, associate conductor
Piano—Charles Kemper, Harmonica—Clint Hoover
Guitar—Bobby Stanton, Joan Griffith
Accordion—Silvester Vicic, Bass—Greg Hippen
Percussion—Dave Hagedorn
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Clarion Records, the Grammy Nominated Label that showcases great choral recordings, is proud to partner with VocalEssence in the release of two new CD’s. The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass and The Songs we Sang Favorite American Folksongs. Both CD’s are in the enhanced format, which includes the audio recording plus program notes, texts and biographies in PDF format.
As comforting as an old patchwork quilt, these beloved folksongs are presented in charming choral arrangements with guitar, harmonica, accordion, bass and piano by Philip Brunelle and the 32-voice VocalEssence Ensemble Singers.
No matter what ethnic backgrounds we come from, we share a wonderful heritage in the folk songs of the United States — an amazing range of songs that date from before the Revolutionary War. Whether passed along by tradition or composed by a known songwriter, all of these songs have a melody that you can hum, sing and remember! Thanks to Norman Luboff, Edwin Fissinger, Jack Halloran, and the dynamic team of Alice Parker & Robert Shaw, we have wonderful arrangements that capture the atmosphere of each in choral settings.
Perhaps you already know all of these folk songs. But if you don’t — no problem. Listen to this album and you’ll learn to love them all! — Philip Brunelle
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Track Listing:
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Total Playing Time - [ 51:47 ]
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