Read ‘Em, John! Wednesday, March 02, 2016
recommended by Jen Sper, School Choral Music Specialist
An excellent option for treble choruses in middle school and high school, Read ‘Em, John! by Caldwell & Ivory is also a great advocacy piece for cross-curricular literacy awareness in conjunction with Read Across America – read more below!
Read ‘Em, John! by Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory
A song from the South Carolina Sea Islands with a hidden meaning comes from the tradition of the ring shouts with call and response vocals, polyrhythms, and a driving accompaniment in the classic Caldwell & Ivory style. An excellent showcase for treble choruses!
About the Author:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.
