Joy of Living - A Choral Arrangement for Four-Part Mixed Voices - Text and Arrangement by Harry Simeone

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“Joy of Living” is a four-part mixed-voice choral piece for S.A.T.B. (moderate, very rhythmic) based on a chorale by J.S. Bach. The text and arrangement are by Harry Simeone. The performance time is approximately 3:00, with optional rhythm guitar, bass guitar, and drums; organ pedal playing is indicated with left-hand notes using stems down. The score includes rhythmic guitar parts and performance notes referencing the A-1166 edition.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

OF LIVINGTEXT AND ARRANGEMENT BYHARRY SIMEONEBASED ON A CHORALE BY J.S.BACH FOR FOUR-PART MIXED VOICES(S.A.T.B.)(A-1166)35 CENTSShawneeress inc. DELAWARE WATER GAP,PA.18327 # Joy of Living (for mixed voices with electronic organ or pianoand optional guitars and drums*) Text and arrangementbyHARRY SIMEONE Moderatelylin a very rhythmic 4] Performance time:Approx.3:00 *Parts for rhythm guitar,bass guitar,and drums are on pp.10-12.**Organ pedal play l.h.notes with stems down. based ona chorale by J.S.BACH (A-1166) (A-1166) (A-1166) (A-1166) (A-1166) (A-1166) (A-1166) 10mfffz时BbAbEE⑥F国.4耐上 RHYTHM GUITAR Moderately [in a very rhythmic 4]CGGAAG [D]ff① | A⁷
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FAQs

What ensemble is “Joy of Living” written for?

It is for four-part mixed voices in S.A.T.B. format.

Who created the text and arrangement?

The text and arrangement are by Harry Simeone.

What is the performance tempo and approximate duration?

The piece is marked moderately in a very rhythmic 4/4 feel, with an approximate performance time of 3:00.

Sep 29, 2026

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