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I'm trying to sing in my own key
Staff Notation • Secular, Canons
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I'm trying to sing in my own key by Paolo Zoccarato — Lyrics
I'm trying to sing in my own key,
but the other voices irk me!
Oh, they do!
O my, let's agree!
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About I'm trying to sing in my own key
A humorous exploration of compositional chaos, Paolo Zoccarato's I'm trying to sing in my own key is a delightful choice for a lighthearted concert item. The composer uses the English text to depict a choir struggling to find harmonic agreement, with individual voices growing increasingly frustrated by their neighbours. As a secular canon, it offers a chance for singers to engage with both precise ensemble and comic expression. This SATB work is ideal for choirs looking to add a piece with an engaging narrative and a challenging, yet rewarding, musical argument to their programme.
