This Little Light of Mine:

Cat James: Composer (Choir Director)

Music for
Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto, Tenor, and Bass

(About this arrangement: I kept in mind the input and suggestions form the LT group, in that this version of Little Light of Mine features chanting and Om throughout. It is in the key of G - the key of the Tesla coil, if I remember correctly. Our Tenors and basses chanting begins and carries the song through the end. And for your gospel lovers the harmonies are traditional gospel harmonies. It is also audience participatory - all you need to do to sing this song is sing "om" on a G!)

Follow this link:
http://www.garageband.com/ artist/LTC or Below

Once your there follow these steps:
1. Download "Little Light of Mine" (click to play or save link to download)
This is the main arrangement in midi, waiting to be transformed into real voices!

2. Download music for your specific voice part: Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto, Tenor, Bass. (click to play or save link to download)
Each part has two tracks to help you practice. For example, if you're an alto find "Little Light of Mine (alto)" and "Little Light of Mine (alto solo)"

3. Once you have 3 tracks downloaded you are ready to go.

Practice Tips:
I suggest learning your part with the "solo" track first. This track is a Little slower on purpose. It has just your part and a soft metronome in the background. Mike (my boyfriend, a tenor, and my guinea pig for these things) says it's easiest for him to practice without hearing the other voices at first.

Feel free to email me with any questions or excited outbursts!
I am looking forward to singing with you all on Sunday @ 3.
If you haven't already please message Samwise and let him know you are coming and for directions.

Love and light! - Cat

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Let It Shine:

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Lyrics

This lil' light of mine I'm gon' let it shine
This lil' light of mine I'm gon' let it shine
This lil' light of mine I'm gon' let it shine
Let it Shine
Let it Shine
Let it Shine (Note: It's easier to sing with fewer syllables)

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Hello Sopranos!
Here is the part for "Soprano 1" on Little Light of Mine.
All other choir parts are muted in the background.
You'll notice that you sing the main melody for most of the song!
So sing on, sing on, sing on!

(Recommended lyrics - try using fewer syllables)
This Lil' Light of Mine
I'm gon' let it shine
This Lil' Light of Mine
I'm gon' let it shine
This Lil' Light of Mine
I'm gon' let it shine

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Soprano 1 solo
This is the Soprano 1 solo part for This Little Light of Mine. This is just Soprano 1 and a soft metronome in the background.

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This is the choir part for Soprano 2. All other parts are muted slightly.

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This is the Soprano 2 solo part for Little Light of Mine and a soft metronome in the background.

(Recommended phrasing - try using fewer syllables)
This lil' Light of Mine
I'm gon' let it shine
This lil' Light of Mine
I'm gon' let it shine
This lil' Light of Mine
I'm gon' let it shine
Let it Shine
Let it Shine
Let it Shine!

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For Altos! Use this to learn Alto part to Little Light of Mine.
I recommend using this after using the Solo Alto part.

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For Altos! The alto choir solo part to our arrangement of Little Light of Mine. This is just the alto part and a soft metronome in the background. Intended for use by choir members only.

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For Tenors! Intended for use by choir members. Tenor part highlighted. Other parts muted slightly.

Sing lyrics when you sing harmony to the melody.
But for much of this song, you'll be doing rhythm.
You'll have to sing "om" for this part to really sound right.
For each note in your part sing "om" or just "ohh!"
(If it gets high, float notes slight and treat your voice kindly.)

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For solo Tenors! This is the tenor part without other voices and a soft metronome. Intended for use by choir members only.

Lyrics:
For the beginning and rhythm parts, sing "Om."
For the verses sing
"This Lil' Light of Mine. I'm gon' let it shine..."
per usual For when you're not sure which, sing "Om" :)

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For Basses! You truly carry this song, the backbone of which is the G note. The song begins and ends to your chant, "Om" on a G, which also happens to be the same note the Temple is tuned to. Enjoy! (Intended for use by choir members only.)

Lyrics:

For the beginning sing "Om."
For the verses sing
"This Lil' Light of Mine. I'm gon' let it shine..."
per usual For when you're not sure which, sing "om" :)