i look to the sky

Song Info

Original Key: Bb Major

Range: F4 - Eb5 (1 minor seventh)

Suitable for: Soprano / Tenor

Program Notes:

i look to the sky juxtaposes the simple beauty of nature with a longing for a deeper sense of community and connection. The straightforward, optimistic melody in the chorus conveys hope that the singer will accomplish their goal. However, the added tension and uncertainty in the verses speaks to how important a sense of belonging is, and how difficult it can be to find for many queer folks.

Pedagogical Notes:

This song alternates between dotted eighth and quarter note rhythms to assist the singer in beginning to accomplish rhythmic minutia in strophic art song literature. One can successfully sing through this work by subdividing the eighth notes across each measure, as eighth notes are the smallest rhythmic unit in the song. more

C Major

D Flat Major

D Major

Alternative Keys

E Flat Major

E Major

F Major

F Sharp Major

G Major

A Flat Major

A Major

B Flat Major

B Major