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Composer(s)
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Gus Kahn and Nacio Herb Brown
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Arranger
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Kerry Marsh
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Voicing (with percentage of divisi measures)
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SSATB (S2 50%)
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Measures
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158
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Level
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5
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Accompaniment
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Fully-notated piano and bass parts, drums
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Original/Reference Artist
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N.A.
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Performance Time
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4:07
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Meter/Tempo
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4/4 @ 192
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Solos
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SA lyric: 16 bars, TB lyric: 16 bars, any voice improv: 64+ bars (open section), Drums solo: 16 bars total
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Style Notes
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Fiery samba
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Arrangement Features
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Big opening, horn-like figures, solo backgrounds, Ensemble soli figures trading with drums solo, shout chorus, extended finish, huge ending repeated figures and fermata
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Suggested programming role(s)
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Massive closer (could be massive opener as well)
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Range Extremes
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Sop 1: C6, other significant high S1 moments
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Lyric Summary
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The lyrics express awe for an extraordinary person, seemingly unreal. The singer desires their exclusive presence, cherishing them as a precious gem in their heart.
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Demo Credits
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Soprano and Alto Vocals: Julia Dollison
Tenor and Bass Vocals, Piano and Bass programming: Kerry Marsh
Drums: Matthew Chalmers
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Commission Credit
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Edgemont High School Vocal Jazz, Kelley Morse, dir.
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Release Year
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2023
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