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I’m Wishing
$7.00 – $20.00
I’m Wishing presents a positive message of hope and a wish for peace that is suitable for any time of year. However, it is particularly suited for Remembrance Day and Veterans Day programs.
Beyond wishing, there are things we can do in our everyday lives that create a more peaceful state of being and living. Personal action is required from each of us to improve our own small corner of the world.
The melody of I’m Wishing is lyrical, with long phrases and sustained notes. An optional harmony part is also provided, although the melody stands on its own merits as a unison selection.
I’m Wishing (omit verse 4) is included in the Royal Conservatory of Music “Complete Repertoire” exam song list. (Level 3, List B)
Download Includes:
- Vocal score
- Director/piano score
- Flute part
- Lyrics (with and without graphics)
- Accompaniment – with melody guide
- Accompaniment – piano
- Donna & Andy band – instrumental track
- Donna & Andy – performance track
- 23 Cross-curricular activities
- Colouring page
I'm Wishing
I'm Wishing is one of 12 songs from the award winning song collection "Computer Cat". Donna Rhodenizer has written these songs in a variety of styles and skill levels for singers from ages 5-12+.
Learn more about this fun collection for elementary-aged kids, choirs and solo vocal students. The 93-page book provides the vocal score, full score and separate lyrics pages for 12 songs. Enjoy!
Please note: audio tracks for the e-book version are sold separately. Print copies of the book include CD (24 tracks)
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Get audio tracks and activities with a Donna & Andy Membership
The Computer Cat CD (Donna & Andy performance and instrumental) tracks (24) are available for download or physical CD on this website.
The Activity Pack included with I’m Wishing provides two activities to introduce the song and explore the lyrics. There are a total of 23 activities across a variety of subject areas: music, math, language arts, visual art, science, social studies, technology and character trait development. This is an excellent opportunity to listen to the music and then incorporate related activities that arise from the lyrics.
Some of the activities listed here are also explained in more detail in the Activity Pack PDF download.
Have the children listen to the music and create a meaningful piece of art.
- Add the children’s art to the performance track of I’m Wishing to create a video.
- Play the video as part of school Remembrance Day/Veterans Day presentations.
Discuss what a phrase is.
- Discover how many phrases are in the opening chorus.
- Have the children move one hand in a rainbow shape to show the shape of each phrase as they listen to the song.
Add instruments to specific words or musical elements in the song.
I'm Wishing
I’m Wishing was created from a place of reflection. As a young child I would wish on the first star that would appear in the darkening night sky. This ritual is probably as old as time itself. People who take the time to look up and wait for the appearance of that first star also may take that time for thinking and wishing.
Wishing on a star can be a way to put into words what is wished in the heart. A child might wish for a variety of things: a place where they are able to laugh and play without fearing for safety, peace instead of war, and more love between people and nations. In addition to wishing for such things to be possible, there is the realization that we all have a part to play in making our wishes become reality.
Although initially written as a children’s song, the message it contains is a good reminder for all of us, regardless of our age. I’m Wishing focuses on the message of hope, and the idea of a more peaceful world. Beyond wishing, there is a part we can all play in our everyday lives to create a more peaceful state of being and living. My hope for the world is that we find a way to make wishes like this become reality.
You are invited to send us your performance of I'm Wishing.
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I'm Wishing is also available from
- Royal Conservatory of Music Voice Series, 2019 Edition: Repertoire 3
Related Products - age 12 and up
| Context | Choir – Community, Choir – Elementary, Choir – High School, Choir – Middle School, Choir Repertoire, Classroom Songs, Small Group Class, Vocal Solo, Choir – 2-part Treble |
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| Level | |
| Topic | Character Trait Education, Community / Togetherness, Hope, Motivational / Inspirational, Peace, Reflective, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day |
| Vocal Range | Bb3 – C5 |
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