Composer(s)
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John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons and Charlie Chaplin
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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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SSAA
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Measures
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83
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Level
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3
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Accompaniment
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A cappella
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Original/Reference Artist
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N.A.
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Performance Time
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3:30
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Meter/Tempo
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4/4 @ 104 Rubato
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Solos
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SA lyric: 20 bars
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Style Notes
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traditional jazz harmony
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Arrangement Features
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Modulation, recurring cascading figure, texture variations, open score, easy to read
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Suggested programming role(s)
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2nd to last in set ballad role
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Range Extremes
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Sop 1: G#
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Lyric Summary
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lyric message encourages the listener to smile through adversity and sadness, highlighting the transformative power of a positive attitude, even in the face of hardship
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Demo Credits
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All vocals: Julia Dollison
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Commission Credit
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Wm. Henry Harrison High School Vocal Jazz, Samantha Wagner, dir.
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Release Year
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2023
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