The Lighthouse Keeper

This song was inspired by my song I Live in a Lighthouse which was composed for Classes 4B and 4F of Thoresby Primary School and also Open Doors in Hull. It was for our performance in Hull City of Culture celebrations in 2017. By the way, I live in a lighthouse.

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  1. Breathing and Airflow

  2. Intervals

  3. Performance Skills

  4. Dynamics

  5. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

  6. Spotlight on Errollyn Wallen

  7. The Lighthouse Keeper - Composition Activities

Credits

Music by:
Errollyn Wallen
Text by:
Errollyn Wallen

Performance track

Performed by:
the specially commissioned Hull Music Hub Massed Choir, featuring singers from the City of Hull Junior Choir, Hull Choral Union Junior Chorus, Kelvin Hall School, Wold Academy and, by special invitation, the Hymers College Year 6 Choir.
Directed by:
Charles MacDougall
Accompanied by:
Errollyn Wallen
Recorded by:
Mike Challis

Backing track

Performed by:
Errollyn Wallen
Recorded by:
Mike Challis

Song Details

Genre:
Contemporary Classical
Tempo:
Jolly, Crotchet = 112. Much slower Crotchet = 69
Time Signature:
4/4
Key Signature:
C Major
Tonality:
Major
Range:
C4 - E5
Piano Supporting Melody:
Frequently