CGE125 Crawdad Song
Description
Accessible voice parts coupled with hand claps and toe taps help create this lively, energized arrangement of the American folk song favorite. Leavitt employs call and response phrases with contrary motion along with terraced dynamics to provide interesting variety in vocal textures. Enhance the fun piano accompaniment by including the xylophone and string bass parts. This piece is a terrific choice for festivals, fall or spring concerts and end-of-year performances.
Voicing: Two-part with Opt. Xylophone and String Bass
Arranger: John Leavitt
Tune: Traditional American Folk Song
Season: Concert, Contest, Festival
Additional Resources:
CGECD53 Crawdad Song (Performance/Accompaniment CD)
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