Keep Moving On
J.W.Pepper Editor's Choice Arrangement!
Written with the help and guidance of the brand new Sioux Falls Jefferson High School choir, this piece was designed to be a senior send-off song/alumni tradition for end-of-the-year concerts and graduation ceremonies. The music has an epic world-music vibe, combining soaring strings, triumphant brass, and authentic aux percussion to create the optimism and strength needed to balance the sadness of saying goodbye. The second verse was designed to double as a pre-competition pump-up song, and its countermelody comes back in the final chorus sung by a descant of seniors. Start a fresh new tradition at your school and send your seniors off into the world with confidence and hope, knowing they will always have a place they belong to return to.
Half of all proceeds from the sale of this song will be donated to the Sioux Falls Jefferson High School choir program!
Instrumentation: Piano/Synth/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Percussion/2 Tpt/1 Tbn/Alto, Tenor, Bari Sax
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Remember the beginning Remember the start Feeling the tension Hiding the fear in our heart But over time we came together As our voices combined Hearts and our minds Moving toward our goal And now, tomorrow is on the horizon A new adventure lies beyond Time to move on In our hearts we will carry our song Sharing the memories Blended in the melodies Now it’s time to be strong With no trace of regret We’ll never forget This is where we belong Keep moving on! Lead the way! Oh, I will follow, Seize the day! That we’ve awaited so long Here we go! We’re in it together Always remember How far we’ve come And just like all good things We have come to the end Feeling so proud Singing out loud Saying goodbye to our friends And just like all good things (Lead the way!) We have come to the end (I will follow, I will follow) Feeling so proud (We're in it together) Singing out loud (Always remember) We are ready! (How far we’ve come) Time to move on In our hearts we will carry our song Sharing the memories Blended in the melodies Now it’s time to be strong With no trace of regret We’ll never forget This is where we belong Keep moving on!
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