{"title":"Sheet music composed by Kirke Mechem (1925-)","description":"Kirke Mechem (1925-) is a composer from United States of America. 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It is based upon fifteen short piano pieces, called \"Whims,\" which the composer wrote for his nine-year old daughter Katie. Its total duration is about 28 minutes, of which fifteen are music that illustrates the story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"E.C. 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Each song also uses a form of canon, like a round or \"catch.\" From the composer: \"My goal was two-fold: first, canons and catches are an excellent introduction to part singing for young singers in schools and youth choirs. Everyone learns the same tune, but if each part begins to sing at a different time: \u003cem\u003evoila\u003c\/em\u003e , instant counterpoint and harmony! 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