Mack Wilberg Sacred Choral Sampler

for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
How can I keep from singing?
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Words and melody by
ROBERT LOWRY (1826–99)
arr. Mack Wilberg
for online perusal only
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Duration: 3.5 mins
First performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square on 5 February 2005 at the National
Conference of the American Choral Directors Association in Los Angeles, CA, conducted by Craig Jessop.
An accompaniment for chamber orchestra (3fl (3opt), 2C.A., hp, str) is available on rental from the publisher’s Hire Library
or appropriate agent.
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