The Richard Zielinski Singers - Song of Democracy (Subtitled)

The Richard Zielinski Singers perform Song of Democracy by Howard Hanson, lyrics by Walt Whitman. Accompanist Teresa Rose.

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Music

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• Richard Zielinski
• Zingers
• Song of Democracy
• Democracy
• Howard Hanson
• Walt Whitman
• Whitman
• Accompanist
• Teresa Rose

[heesendr]

Whoops, TampaKurt, I'm sorry I was calling for your execution. Oh well, these things are out of our hands. I was involved in a concert once, even had a solo part. The camcorder was attended by someone, but they never zoomed in. Might as well just listen to an audio tape. Great sounding choir you're in.

[TampaKurt]

@heesendr "I'm sorry I was calling for your execution" haha if I only had a nickel for every time... ;-)

[heesendr]

Whoever taped this ought to be shot. Let's see their faces. Zoom in.

[TampaKurt]

@heesendr It was taped by me. I tried to find a way to sneak down from the risers and pan around, but the opportunity never presented itself...

[FUfromflorida]

we sang this in an Honor Choir that i attended,officially the longest song ive ever had to sing lol

[TampaKurt]

@FUfromflorida Then you'll be blown away by your first masterwork! Keep singing!

[poetchris5]

What a great performance!!! Your choir sounds fantastic!! This would be incredible if backed by an orchestra!!! :-)

[frausrs]

Our mixed chorus did this in the late 60's and I loved it. We either had two pianos (at school) or went to Soldiers and Sailors Hall and were accompanied by the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony. As I look back on this (I'm a teacher of 36 years), I am still inspired by Walt Whitman's words. frausrs

[proudaltome]

You know, I think singing this with piano allows the choir to do better justice to the entire dynamic range of the music without always trying to be heard....just a thought.

[proudaltome]

You guys don't need the subtitles, but thank you for them anyway. What wonderful words.

[musicollision]

@zorg440, same, but in high school!

[zorg440]

I remember performing this piece with my college choir. I loved it then, and I love it now!

[SheIsMySin14]

@poetchris5 it absolutely is. my junior year of high school we did it accompanied by a small orchestra. and it is absolutely phenomenal

[lollightningg]

@luver49 I was there at FAU too. I was a junior in high school. :)

[hell0beauty]

that was one fantastic pianist. and their dynamics are spectacular!

[kierstin1989]

Thanks for posting this! I've selected this for our choir this semester, and it is good for them to see a performance without the orchestra.

Excellent job!

[jimmydutwo]

@satBASS

Morgan Park HS A Capella Choir, Chicago, Il., Leonard Hurst, Director spring 1966.

I've always enjoyed just the piano vs. orchestra. Brings out the richness and

strength of the choir without a poor or overly drown out the choir rendition by the orchestra.