Why we sing

35025876 E 0538 •

WHYWESING

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$1.80

Why We Síng Words and Music by GREG GILPIN

Available: 35025875 35025883 35025876 35025880

A 2239—SATB Voicing D 0670—3-Part Mixed Voicing E 0538—2-Part Voicing CD0261—Acc./Perf. CD

35025879

LB0431—Instrumental Accompaniment

Dedicated lo my friends al ihe Buíler Showchoir Showcase, Buller Community College, El Dorado, Kansas, Valerie Lippoldt Mack, Director

W H Y W E SING for 2-part volees, accompanied* Words and Music by G R E G G I L P I N (ASCAP)

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Performance time: approx. 3:33 •Available: S A T B (A 2239); S S A A (B 0 6 3 1 ) ; T T B B ( C 0339; 3-part Mixed (D 0670); 2-part (E 0538); Accomp./Perf. C D (CD0261); Parts for Fl., Ob., C l . , A . Sax., T. Sax., 2 Hns., 2 Tpts., 2 Tbns., Perc, Hp., Master Rhythm, 2 VIns., Vía., V e , Db. (LB0431).

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