The Songs We Sang
Favorite American Folksongs

Sigrid Johnson, associate conductor
Piano—Charles Kemper, Harmonica—Clint Hoover
Guitar—Bobby Stanton, Joan Griffith
Accordion—Silvester Vicic, Bass—Greg Hippen
Percussion—Dave Hagedorn
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor

As comforting as an old patchwork quilt, these beloved folksongs are presented in charming choral arrangements with guitar, harmonica, accordion, bass and piano by Philip Brunelle and the 32-voice VocalEssence Ensemble Singers.

No matter what ethnic backgrounds we come from, we share a wonderful heritage in the folk songs of the United States — an amazing range of songs that date from before the Revolutionary War. Whether passed along by tradition or composed by a known songwriter, all of these songs have a melody that you can hum, sing and remember! Thanks to Norman Luboff, Edwin Fissinger, Jack Halloran, and the dynamic team of Alice Parker & Robert Shaw, we have wonderful arrangements that capture the atmosphere of each in choral settings. Perhaps you already know all of these folk songs. But if you don’t — no problem. Listen to this album and you’ll learn to love them all! — Philip Brunelle