by Abi Varsos, Student Teacher, Berklee College of Music
Song Sister Anthem by Fiona Apple, arr. Song Sisters 2020
Solo Arranging Project
A message about our Song Sister Anthem Project by Victoria
Art by Simone
by Shreya
by Victoria
by Katie
by Bridget
by Hilary
by Simone
Take My Hand by Ben Harper & the Blind Boys of Alabama, arr. Brooks Brothers 2020
Virtual Choir
It is a WMS Brooks Brothers tradition to start the year with Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama's "Take My Hand". The key is great for middle school men and the catchy bass line inspires quick mastery for two part singing.
Nika and Tyler learned both the chorus and solos parts, switching between chorus and solo timbres. They recorded into many different tracks to create the illusion of a larger chorus sound. Nika took the video clips filmed at school and created an epic music video. We hope you enjoy!
The Power of Peer Pressure
A Genius Hour
Rise Up by Andra Day, arr. 8th Grade Combined Chorus
Virtual Choir
Our Song Form
Song Introduction by Katie
Rise Up
Virtual Choir
This song is tied to our focus on the power of peer pressure. After studying different aspects of social power, the singers talked a lot about being able to identify situations when they feel peer pressure; positive or negative. They hoped to convey in their video that it's important measure peer pressure against your personal values before taking action or making decisions that impact your life.
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