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Choral SSA choir SKU: CF.BL1118 Composed by Appalachian Song. Arranged by Debra Morton. Fold. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 2:30. BriLee Music #BL1118. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL1118). UPC: 680160912292. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: F major. English, English. Appalachian Song.Morton's arrangement for emerging treble choirs is the perfect blend of unison, two-part and three part singing. Her harmonic language lends itself to ease of learning and joy in performing. Perfect for concert / festival season!.I've always felt that this folk song begs to be a processional. In my mind's eye, I can see a line of white-robed penitents going to the river to be baptized. Perhaps we "go down to the river" to remember our own experience as we pray for ourselves and others. Keep it simple. The processional idea would work well. Try to avoid a "legit" choral sound, striving, instead, for a more forward--even nasal--placement, more in keeping with folk music: music of the people. Enjoy! Debra Morton.I’ve always felt that this folk song begs to be a processional. In my mind’s eye, I can see a line of white-robed penitents going to the river to be baptized. Perhaps we “go down to the river” to remember our own experience as we pray for ourselves and others.Keep it simple. The processional idea would work well. Try to avoid a “legit” choral sound, striving, instead, for a more forward—even nasal—placement, more in keeping with folk music: music of the people.Enjoy!Debra Morton.