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Composer(s)
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Dave and Iola Brubeck
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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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SSATBaB (S2 33%, Bar 100%)
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Measures
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102
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Level
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5
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Accompaniment
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A cappella
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Original/Reference Artist
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NA
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Performance Time
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3:58
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Meter/Tempo
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106
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Solos
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SA lyric: 20 bars, any voice improv: 16 bars
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Style Notes
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Medium swing
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Arrangement Features
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Intro figure, original changes in the head and improv, thick vocal density, horn-style writing in background vocals and soli/shout section, soft fermata ending after a quick wind-down.
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Suggested programming role(s)
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Middle of set
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Range Extremes
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Sop 1 Bb5 in shout section, Bass D2 briefly, Eb2 and E2 more often
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Lyric Summary
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The lyrics depict a tumultuous relationship where one person plays games and refuses to change. The singer recognizes being a passing phase but desires the other person to stay in their manipulative way.
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Demo Credits
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Soprano/Alto Vocals: Julia Dollison, Tenor/Bass: Kerry Marsh
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Commission Credit
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Edgemont High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Kelley Morse, dir.
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Release Year
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2023
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