DONNA RHODENIZER

by Donna Rhodenizer

SATB with keyboard – CP 1549 – duration: 4:00

The lyrics of this song speak of the memories and the loved ones who make home a special place. Although, Donna’s beloved home province of Nova Scotia provided the inspiration for this song, no matter where we are, the call to return to our roots is a strong sentiment that resonates deep within us. Donna’s lyrical melody and three-dimensional harmonies are handled with finesse, creating beautiful textures with the vocal colours available from the SATB choir

by Robbie Smith
arr. Donna Rhodenizer

SATB with keyboard – CP 1956 – duration: 3:25
SSA with keyboard – CP 2037
TTBB with keyboard – CP 2144

The Last Song captures the mixture of delight and regret as enjoyable experiences that bring us pleasure conclude and we must say goodbye, so long, fare thee well, au revoir or auf Wiedersehen. We are reticent to reach the end of enjoyable musical concerts, art performances and drama productions, even though we know the final curtain must fall and things must come to an end. The Last Song is an ideal choice for the final song for a concert and a delightful way to bid adieu to an audience, gently ushering them to the inevitable end of a wonderful musical performance.
The concert is over, the footlights are low
And so must the curtain fall
I’ll sing one more song now and then I must go
Adieu to you, one and all

arr. Donna Rhodenizer

SATB with keyboard – CP 1930 – duration: 4:45
SSA with keyboard – CP 1993
TTBB with keyboard – CP 2021

In this song, Robbie and Kathleen present some of the simple things we find in this vast world that give us a feeling of connection and sameness. “We do have a lot in common…why can’t we just get along?” This heartfelt sentiment is a timeless message that is good for all to remember. The arrangements for Why Can’t We were created with community choirs in mind with pleasant, accessible harmonic lines and parts that feel natural and melodic to sing.
Touch the same grass breathe the same air
Same gust o’wind caresses our hair
We do… we do have a lot in common
Shed the same tears day after day
Walk the good earth in the same kinda way
We do… we do have a lot in common
So why can’t we… why can’t we just get along?
Why can’t we… why can’t we just get along?