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A graduate of the Juilliard School of music, Robert DeCormier's conducting engagements have taken him from Broadway and opera to numerous concert tours throughout the United States and Canada with the Robert De Cormier Singers, seventeen years as music director of the New York Choral Society, conductor and arranger for Harry Belafonte, and from 1978 until 2010, music director for the popular folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
He has always been deeply involved with folk music and this series offers a selection of some of his favorite choral arrangements of primarily American folk songs.
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Arranged by Robert De Cormier for The Weavers, this song was the theme song of Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Leadbelly, King of the Twelve String Guitar. When The Weavers recorded it in the '50s, it quickly became #1 on the charts and has remained an American classic.Available separately: SATB and Piano. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: Robert De Cormier | Performed By: Weavers
The incomparable arranging talents of Robert DeCormier combined with this legendary Pete Seeger song will be a musical inspiration for your choirs and audiences. This arrangement is based on DeCormier's classic arrangement for the Weavers. Don't miss it! Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
Arranger: Robert DeCormier | Composer: Pete Seeger | Performed By: Pete Seeger
Recorded in 76 languages, this has become one of the most enduring and treasured peace songs. Made popular by The Weavers, this arrangement is quickly learned.
Arranger: Robert DeCormier
The Weavers were the voice of a generation and their landmark Carnegie Hall performance and recording of this Blind Blake classic galvanized a generation of fans. This authentic setting by Robert DeCormier captures the style perfectly.
Arranger: Robert DeCormier
Woody Guthrie, the great Oklahoma balladeer, wrote this song about the terrible Oklahoma dust storms that literally blew the land away and forced many of the Okies to migrate west to California. Like the old folk saying, I'm laughing to keep from crying, Woody gives this tragic story a comic twist. Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Arranger: Robert De Cormier | Composer: Woody Guthrie | Performed By: Weavers
A perfect example of a tall tale (those improbable stories with a grain of truth at the center), this will appeal to anyone who likes to embellish a fine story to make it even better.
Arranger: Robert DeCormier
Woody Guthrie's well-known melody combined with Robert DeCormier's incomparable arranging skill provides a musical moment that will be fun for your choir and your audience.Available separately: SATB only. Performance time: Approx. 3:05.
Arranger: Robert DeCormier | Composer: Woody Guthrie | Performed By: Woody Guthrie
Robert DeCormier adds his distinctive touch to this fun number written by Songwriters Hall of Fame member Oscar Brand. Available separately: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Arranger: Robert DeCormier
This arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas was written for the legendary American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary by the great choral conductor and arranger Robert De Cormier. With a special set of lyrics, this wonderful SATB setting makes a plea for peace and brotherhood throughout the world.Available separately: SATB and Piano. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30
Arranger: Robert De Cormier | Performed By: Weavers
This South African Zulu song was first recorded in the early 1940s by Solomon Linda. Pete Seeger later transcribed the song for The Weavers. Once adapted to their own style, it become one of their greatest hits.
Arranger: David Dusing | Performed By: Weavers
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