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Listen to a RealAudio (G2) stream of a performance of this work by the Sonoma Valley Chorale Children's Chorus, Marie Schrader, conductor.
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Download an an MP3 file of a performance of this work by the Women of the Philovox Chorus of Boston, Jennifer Lester, conductor.
The Whole World (in His Hands) is an animated and expanded version of the familiar song. This music, intended for children's chorus, has hand gestures written into the score: "high-five" hand slaps on the words "you and me brother, you and me sister," and other motions aligned with the lyrics of each verse.
The intent -- fun!
Additional words have been added to accentuate the celebratory nature of this song.
The Whole World was initially composed as part of the Millennium Suite, commissioned by the community of Bradenton, FL. The song now stands on its own.
Notes by the composer