Community Choir Resource Page
Organ Patriotic Concert | First Baptist Church Griffin
We are delighted to welcome singers from across the Griffin community to join us for a special, FREE patriotic concert on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00pm. This evening will feature guest organist, Randall Sheets, who formerly served at Arlington National Cemetery, along with a combined community choir for two powerful selections.
Choral Selections
Participants will join in singing two well-loved patriotic works:
- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- Listening Track (Link to YouTube)
- Listening Track (.mp3)
- Accompaniment Track (.mp3)
- Alto Predominant (.mp3)
- Bass 1 Predominant (.mp3)
- Bass 2 Predominant (.mp3)
- Soprano 1 Predominant (.mp3)
- Soprano 2 Predominant (.mp3)
- Tenor 1 Predominant (.mp3)
- Tenor 2 Predominant (.mp3)
- Sheet Music SSATTBB (pdf)
- Piccolo (pdf)
- Timpani (pdf)
- Salute to the Armed Forces Medley
These selections will be performed with organ and combined choir. Resources are available by clicking the files listed above. Please note that the PDF’s are not for printing. Paper copies of the choral pieces will be available at the concert rehearsals.
Rehearsal Schedule
To make participation accessible during the summer season, we are keeping rehearsals intentionally minimal. Singers are encouraged to prepare music ahead of time using the resources on this webpage. We will put it all together at these short rehearsals.
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Sunday, June 28 | 2:00–3:00pm
Reviewing parts with piano - Monday, June 29 | 7:00–7:45pm
Rehearsal with organist and pianist -
Tuesday, June 30
Brief run-through directly prior to the concert
Preparation Resources
This page is designed to help you come prepared so that our rehearsal time can be efficient and enjoyable.
Please plan to:
- Review your vocal part in advance
- Listen to recordings of both selections
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Become familiar with overall structure
(Resources such as part recordings, PDFs, and rehearsal tracks are provided here – please do not print PDFs.)