{"product_id":"music-is-michelle-willis","title":"Music Is","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMusic Is – SSAATTBB A Cappella Choir\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Is\u003c\/strong\u003e by Michelle Willis is a moving a cappella choral work that explores the many ways music touches the human experience—from quiet reflection and comfort to passion, unity, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWritten for \u003cstrong\u003eSSAATTBB choir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the piece uses rich eight-part vocal harmony to bring its expressive text to life. The music begins reflectively with the words, \u003cem\u003e“Music is quiet reflection, is gentle and giving, it comforts the soul,”\u003c\/em\u003e before growing into a more impassioned declaration of music's power to move people and speak to the human spirit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contrasting sections give singers opportunities to explore both intimate, sensitive ensemble singing and fuller dramatic expression. Its final passage returns to a thoughtful character as the choir sings of music speaking “to the spirit,” “to the wanderer,” and ultimately “to us all.” \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith expressive text, lush vocal writing, and no instrumental accompaniment required, \u003cstrong\u003eMusic Is\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for accomplished high school, collegiate, community, and chamber choirs. Its message about the universal power of music makes it especially fitting for \u003cstrong\u003econcert finales, festival programs, music-themed concerts, and performances celebrating the importance of music\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e SSAATTBB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccompaniment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Cappella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michelle Willis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teton Music Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\" src=\"https:\/\/media.rainpos.com\/7766\/music_is_ssaattbb_balanced_voices_michelle_willis_1.mp3\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMusic is quiet reflection,\u003cbr\u003eis gentle and giving,\u003cbr\u003eit comforts the soul.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMusic is moments of magic,\u003cbr\u003eis moments of passion,\u003cbr\u003eis moments of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOh, music rouses the nations,\u003cbr\u003ecries for the wounded heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMusic speaks to the spirit,\u003cbr\u003espeaks to the wanderer,\u003cbr\u003eIt speaks to us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teton Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48924910518572,"sku":null,"price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/9099\/4220\/files\/music_is_2213d075-9575-4bc5-8721-b6842d508e54.jpg?v=1716786959","url":"https:\/\/www.tetonmusic.com\/products\/music-is-michelle-willis","provider":"Teton Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}