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America by Water
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Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1828069
Composed by John T Sarno. Arranged by John T Sarno. This edition: pdf. Contest, Festival, Folk, Traditional. 25 pages. John T Sarno #1387946. Published by John T Sarno (A0.1828069).This medley brings together three cherished folk melodies—The Water Is Wide, Wade in the Water, and Oh, Shenandoah—each representing a distinct thread of American musical heritage.
The Water Is Wide, though often traced to British origins, has long since become part of the American folk tradition. Its broad, lyrical lines create a gentle and expressive opening to the set.
Wade in the Water, an African‑American spiritual, carries deep historical significance. Closely associated with the songs of the Underground Railroad, it brings rhythmic drive and emotional intensity to the medley.
The final tune, Oh, Shenandoah, is linked to the rivermen who traveled the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Its sweeping melody provides a spacious and nostalgic conclusion, evoking the vast landscapes and waterways that shaped early American life.
This arrangement is well suited for concerts or recitals, offering performers the opportunity to explore contrasting styles, colors, and expressive techniques. As an added bonus, Shenandoah may also be performed as a standalone piece.
The work is written at an intermediate level and has an approximate duration of 5 minutes and 20 seconds.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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