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About this arrangement

Choral vocal duet, piano SKU: CF.BL1306 Composed by Jean Perry David Perry. Octavo. Duration 2 minutes, 31 seconds. BriLee Music #BL1306. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL1306). UPC: 672405011914. Key: C major. English. Based on the poem Wishing by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.The poem Wishing first appeared in the book Poems of Power by Ella Wheeler Wilcox in 1902. We were drawn to its relevance for our world today: stressing self-improvement for the pursuit of wisdom, and spreading kindness to create a better, happier, and wiser world. We have updated some of the text to make it more current without losing the context and spirit of the original poem.  Notice that each refrain begins with “Do you wish the world were BETTER?, WISER? or HAPPY?” If time allows during your rehearsals, ask students to express their thoughts on these differences in text. Do all generations face the same issues over time? How does the music relate to the words that are written?    To enhance the message of honesty and hope in this song, don’t over-sing. Keep the tone natural and pure. At m. 39, let Part 1 float gently and clearly as it adds the descant echo to the theme. As you approach the final cadence, let your sound be strong and firm, without over-singing.