For Singing Valentines Monday, December 16, 2019
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists
Looking for a fun fundraiser for your choral program? Consider Singing Valentines! Sing around your school or community, or record Valentine messages for sharing online. Here are some adorable song suggestions to get you started:
Can’t Help Falling in Love arr. Alan Billingsley, SATBB a cappella (optional piano)
Featured in the 1961 Elvis film Blue Hawaii, as well as the recording of the same name, this beautiful love song remains as popular today as ever.
Come What May arr. Theo Hicks, SATB a cappella
This mixed 8-part arrangement from Theo Hicks is an exquisite setting of the soaring ballad from the film “Moulin Rouge!” A beautiful tribute of love, this chart is a wonderful male/female duet feature with powerful ensemble material throughout; perfect for any show set, wedding performance, or collaboration opportunity for double-quartet or mixed chorus.
You’ve Got a Friend in Me arr. Dan Wessler, SATB a cappella
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” is a quintessential buddy song. Sing it in a playful, amiable way, keeping a pronounced swing throughout the piece. As the melody transfers to the different voice parts, balance the volume so that the melody stays dominant.
Find more ideas at stantons.com, or contact us to brainstorm ideas!
About the Authors:
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.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!