Together in Union 'Re-branded'

Originally written in 2018, this song was an integral part of the Greater Manchester Music Hub Singing Challenge of that year. The song is structured in verse/chorus/bridge format. There is challenge for your singing group: class, assembly, choir. There are 3 choruses that are inter-linked at the end of the song. Together in Union has needed a facelift, a polish up, a 're-brand'.

The majority of our products (whether an individual, stand alone song or a full musical show) have resources that accompany the project. These are designed to enhance the musical experience. Within the 'lyrics pack,' we also include rhythm extracts for the children to explore by clapping or playing on percussion instruments. This can be used to perform within the song in the bridge section, or be developed as an extension activity. Percussion based rehearsal tracks are provided to aid the process.

'Together in Union' is a song designed to celebrate teamwork, collaboration and commitment. In the new version we obviously want to retain this message - that's the whole point of the song. We've retained the integrity of the song's message. We've just 'amped up' the Latin Rock feel. The drum kit part is supplemented by latin percussion: congas and bongoes.

The all important bridge section has a repeated melody across 2 voice parts (ostinato) and an opportunity for percussion performance. The instruments suggested are purely optional: claves, cabasa, guiro and 3 djembe parts. You can transfer these ideas onto any instrument in your class/school.

Music hubs/music service staff can run a WCET (Whole Class Ensemble Tuition) session based on this song. There are parts (easy, medium and hard) at different points in the song.

The final version of Together in Union is scored for small orchestra as an option for performance. There is an orchestral backing track and a full set of parts if you wanted to perform it live. We have done this with some music services.

Why not choreograph a dance routine or better still ask the children to do it!