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Folk Songs For Choirs

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.

All | 2-Part | SATB | SATB divisi | SSA

A Cappella Folios

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A Cappella

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Robert DeCormier : Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream

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

Robert DeCormier : Run, Come, See Jerusalem

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

David Dusing : Wimoweh (Mbube)

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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