Rehearsal Aids

WPAGC Rehearsal Aids  (Updated (10-15-2024)  

Printable Repertoire Index

Recent Rehearsals Link Thanks to Chuck Nichols effort, we have now posted song by song rehearsals for your use.  

We are currently transitioning to a much more robust capability to assist our club members in their pursuit of "musical perfection" by personal rehearsal.  Actually we just want you to have fun singing and feeling like you are prepared when you cannot get to actual rehearsals.  However, there is no substitute for rehearsing "live" with your fellow warrior singer under the baton of our talented Artistic Director, Nancy Riley.

We are consolidating all rehearsal aids in this one webpage that is now, of necessity, secured.  Below you will find a "Rehearsal Aids Menu" that is designed to quickly link you to:  Self-Rehearsal Exercises (in general), New Song Introductions and Aids, and Our Repertoire.  Once you click on a particulary piece that is listed you will be directed to a location where you can obtain the SHEET MUSIC, REHEARSAL TRACKS (by part), REHEARSAL RECORDING and DIRECTION VIDEOS Direction Rehearsal Videos (And if you wish, the accompaniment recording we use in performance).

Virtual Rehearsal Instructions:

1.  Date/Time:  All dates for rehearsals at Lord of Life Church in F are published on the "Rehearsals Lord of Life Church" page.  We have had relatively good experience with doing a Zoom session during both the Loose Cannons rehearsals (1730 to 1830) and the full club rehearsals for those who need to join remotely.  PLEASE JOIN US!  USE THE UPDATED LINK BELOW!

a.  Loose Cannons:  Normal rehearsal time from 1730 to 1830  (every week now in person at St Agnes) 

b.  WPAGC Joins the Loose Cannons at 1830 to rehearse together until 2030.  ALL USE THE SAME UPDATED LINK BELOW.

2.  Link:    Google Meet Link

3.  Sheet music and other aids can be found on the "Rehearsal Aids" page on left hand side menu of our website.  It is protected so you need to be logged in to access OR use the system password WPAGC after you scroll down to the bottom.

4.  Playlist (In Order):   Nancy's preferred order (subject to change)

Published by email but you can figure out what is likely to be rehearsed by reviewing the programs for upcoming performances.

5.  Rehearsal Discipline: 

a.  We have found it difficult to specifically identify the songs we will rehearse at any one session.   The best advice for you is to arrange your songbook in alphabetical order and include all the repertoire provided on this page.  This will insure ability to quickly move to the next song and to insure we are all using the same versions.

b.  Please DO NOT use video.  We will provide video of Nancy/Russ directing and Chuck will field any problems or questions you would like to relay to the director.

c.  PLEASE insure you put your name into the profile so we know who is who.  

d.  CRITICAL: Most of the time you should be in the habit of MUTING, because even background noise is picked up and transmitted, resulting in audio chaos.  When singing it is VITAL you MUTE.  Mute is on the left hand side of the bottom menu bar with the microphone icon.

d.  INTERACTION:  Chuck Nichols (on occasion others) will be hosting the rehearsal.  There is a CHAT function on the Zoom menu bottom menu bar.  If you have a question, please use the chat function and Chuck will provide the questions to Nancy at the end of each song.   You can also provide "silent" reactions such as raising your hand, agreeing (clapping) etc.  Access to the reactions are also provided on the bottom menu bar.

6.  PLEASE COME BACK AND SING AT THESE REHEARSALS!   It feels good!

Rehearsal Aids Menu

Nancy's Self-Rehearsal Exercises

Aids For Learning New Songs

Repertoire:

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1.  To obtain the sheet music:  Right click on the sheet music link.  A drop down menu will be provided.  Use "Save target as . . . "   to save the file to a location on your computer.  From that location you will be able to print the music locally.  *** We cannot provide better advice than this, sorry, as computers are all different.

2.  To obtain a "learning track" for your part of the piece:  Right click on the part link in the table that you want.  Again, a drop down menu will be provided.  Use "Save target as . . ." to save the file.  *** We recommend you save ALL sheet music, rehearsal tracks and direction videos in the same location for ease of use.  Over time we will be adding rehearsal tracks for each part for each of our pieces in our repertoire.  Each track has the underlying accompaniment (unless a cappella) with a piano playing in a louder mode so you can hear the part against the accompaniment.

3.  Rehearsal Recordings:  When we have an audio recording available, it will be posted with the music link.   These "rehearsal recordings" are made often.  We have found them useful to sing along with when learning our parts and lyrics.  Many of us use the rehearsal tracks and rehearsal recordings via "smart phone (via our WPAGC app)" or even on a CD while traveling.    *** Use the same technique as in 1 and 2, to save the rehearsal recording files to your computer as you wish.

4.  To obtain a "Direction Video":  We will be providing "rough" video files for each of the songs so you can see Nancy Riley directing us for a specific song.  The intent is to allow you to see Nancy's directorial style, hand movements, tempo etc.  """ A caution:  The videos may not contain the best audio recording due to time, equipment and location but are serviceable short of "live rehearsal."

The files are stored at this link:  Direction Rehearsal Videos 

Clicking on the above link will take you to a file folder containing the available videos.   Here the technique is slightly different.  Click on the video you want.  Choose "download" and a dialog bar will appear along the bottom of your screen.  Use the "save as" or "save and open" functions to put the video file on your computer as you wish. 

SORRY, if you do not see the musical piece listed here, we have not yet brought it to this webpage.  If you need it, contact me by email and I'll see if I can help.   tcryan@i2xllc.com

 

Alma Mater (AM)   We sing the new words, to wit, "thine own aright" vice "thy sons aright."

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass TTBB
Tenor I Tenor II Baritone Bass TTBB
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Alma Mater (Undated) Alma Mater w/Chimes A cappella

 

 

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An Army Medley (AAM)  Variations include 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

An Army Medley (9-14-13)

Dames Of France Trio

   AAM1   AAM2

 

 

 

 

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Armed Forces Medley (AFM)  There are two versions in this sheet music, a short version (S) with only a single verse of Army Goes Rolling and the long version (L) that includes all verses of Army Goes Rolling.

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

Armed Forces Medley (9-7-2012)

 11-5-2012

AFM short

AFM Long

AFM with Semper Supra (4-21-25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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America (My Country Tis of Thee) (MCTOT) This song is used to accompany the poem "American Warrior)

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
America (4/13/2013 7/10/2017 A cappella

 

 

 

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America the Beautiful (ATB)

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Narration Accompaniment
America the Beautiful  01/31/2020   Narration A cappella

 

 

 

 

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Army Blue (AB)     First verse in unison; second and subsequent verses are parts.  We sing Army Blue a cappella.  "To the ladies . . . " and a new verse honoring spouse and family, have been added to the sheet music in preparation for our trip to Ireland and the Fall concert schedule.

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

Army Blue (5-25-18)

Army Blue Vs 1,7,9

 Army Blue Accomp First Verse (6-3-22)

 

 

 

 

 

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Army Goes Rolling (AGR)     

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Last part of AFM Army Song Short

Army Song Short

Army Song Long

 

 

 

 

 

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The Boys of the Blue and Gray (BBG)   

Sheet Music

Voice Tracks

 Accompaniment

BBG April 2024 (Vocals)

 BBG (Artificial Voices

BBG Accomp April 2024

 

 

 

 

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Battle Hymn of the Republic (BHR) 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
BHRT1 BHRT2 BHRB1 BHRB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
BHR (9-14-2017   BHR Accomp 2/21/2022

 

 

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Blue and Gray (Civil War Medley) (B&G)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Blue and Gray (10/8/2017) Rehearsal Recording 2017 B&G

 

 

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Benny Havens (BH) 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
BHT1 BHT2 BHB1 BHB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Benny Havens (2/15/2018)   None - A cappella

 

 

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Danny Boy (DB) (Fitzgerald) 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
Tenors   Bass/Baris  
Sheet Music

All Parts

 Accompaniment
Danny Boy (Medley) All parts  

 

 

NOTE:  The first notes in the rehearsal tracks are the notes of the preceding song in the medley.

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Drunken Sailor (DS)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
DST1 DST2 DSB1 DSB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Drunken Sailor (4/12/2018   None - A cappella

 

 

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Eat, Drink and Beat Navy (EDBN)

NOTE:  We now have two musically corrected versions of EDBN, both are the same song and accompaniment just with different lyrics.  One lyrics version is denoted "Concert" and is used at the end of concerts and the "basses are loaded."  The second version denoted "Corps/Alumni" is able to be used when singing for West Point groups of grads and/or cadets.  To the right of the table is a document with just the lyrics for the "Corps/Alumni" version if you already know your musical parts.

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

EDBN Corps/Alumni 3/1/2022

EDBN Concert 3/1/2022

 9/21/2010 Fair 11/4/2013

 

 

   ALUMNI LYRICS

 

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Eternal Father (EF) 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
EFT1 EFT2 EFB1 EFB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Eternal Father  (6/3/2013) Eternal Father Eternal Father

 

 

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God Bless the USA (GBTUSA)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
GBTUSAT1 GBTUSAT2 GBTUSAB1 GBTUSAB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
GBTUSA (12/16/12) Rehearsal (2/5/2017) Accomp

 

 

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God Bless America (GBA)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

GBA (10/19/2013)

GBA WPGC Reunion

 God Bless America A cappella

 

 

 

 

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Grand Old Flag (GOF) 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

Grand Old Flag Lyrics

 Rehearsal Recording w/band Accomp Only

 

 

 

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Johnny Vet (JV)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
JV (9-13-17) Rehearsal 11/18/2017 JV 10/19/2019

 

 

 

PR Revival Guitar Track                          PR Rides Again Track

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Johnny Vet Finale (JVR)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
     

 

 

JVR (10-5-17)             JVR Rehearsal 2017                                JVR 10/19/2019        

 

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Leaders For Our Nation (LFON)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
LFON 11-5-2016 2009 (Reference Recording) A cappella

 

 

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Let There Be Peace On Earth (LTBPOE)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
LTBPOET1 LTBPOET2 LTBPOEB1 LTBPOEB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
LTBPOE (4/29/2019 Nancy's Notes)   None:  A cappella

 

 

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Longest Day (LD)

Tenors Baritones/Basses    
Tenors Baritones and Basses    
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
LD (01/24/2015 Rehearsal Recording (Undated) LD Accomp

 

 

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Mansions of the Lord (MOTL)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
MOTLT1 MOTLT2 MOTLB1 MOTLB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Mansions (4/15/2018) Mansions of the Lord Trumpet Intro

 

 

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Men of Freedom (MOF)  Note:  Music is the same as Men of Harlech

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
MOHT1 MOHT2 MOHB1 MOHB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
MOF (3-23-2008)   MOF Accomp 

 

 

 

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Men of Harlech (MOH)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
MOHT1 MOHT2 MOHB1 MOHB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
MOH (01/30/2019)   MOH Accomp

 

 

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Navy Blue and Gold (NB&G)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
NB&G (undated)   NB&G Band Accomp

 

 

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On Brave Old Army Team (OBOAT)  

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

OBOAT (2/1/2009)

OBOAT CADET VERSION

OBOAT

OBOAT Accomp CADET VERSION

OBOAT Accomp

 

 

 

 

 

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Parting Glass (PG)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
PGT1 PGT2 PGB1 PGB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Parting Glass (3/30/2018) PG (5-14-18) None - A cappella

 

 

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POW Hymn (POW)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
POWT1 POWT2 POWB1 POWB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
POW Hymn (3/17/2015)   POW Accomp

 

 

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(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (GRITS)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
GRITST1 GRITST2 GRITSB1 GRITSB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Riders In The Sky (3-14-2020)   GRITS Accomp

 

 

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Semper Supra (SS)  

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
Unison For Now Unison For Now Unison For Now Unison For Now
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment

Semper Supra

 LYRICS

 Vocal Sample Instrumental Accomp

 

 

 

 

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Shenandoah (SHEN)  

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
SHENT1 SHENT2 SHENB1 SHENB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Shenandoah  (1/13/14) 10/15/18 A cappella

 

 

 

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Star Spangled Banner (SSB)

Sheet Music

Nationals Recording

 Accompaniment
Star Spangled Banner (Legacy)   LYRICS SSB at Nationals A cappella

 

 

 

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Stars And Stripes Forever (SSF)

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Stars and Stripes 8-7-12  

SSF Short

SSF Long

 

 

 

 

 

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Testament of Freedom (TOF)

       
To Be Added TOF(S)T2 To Be Added To Be Added
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
TOF (3/6/2017) Rehearsal 10/11/2017

Band Accompaniment

Piano Accompaniment

 

 

 

 

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The Corps (TC)

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
The Corps (9/27/2013 The Corps None - A cappella

 

 

 

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This Is My Country (TIMC)

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
TIMCT1 TIMCT2 TIMCB1 TIMCB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
This Is My Country  (3-14-2020)   TIMS Accomp

 

 

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This Is My Song (Finalandia)  (TIMS) 

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
TIMST1 TIMEST2 TIMSB1 TIMSB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
TIMS (8/2/2013) Rehearsal 2014 A cappella

 

 

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This Land Is My Land (TLIML)

This song is a sing along with a video (file it too big for this site).  There is no sheet music. 

Lyrics:

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Vietnam Medley (VNM)

Section 1 has "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "Aquarius"

Section 2 has "Last Train to Clarksville," "Leavin' On A Jet Plane" and "Ballad of the Green Berets"  This section starts at measure 182

 Section 3 is "Bridge Over Trouble Water (BOTW)" sometimes sung as a standalone piece; starts at measure 359 in the sheet music)

  Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

T1 (First Tenor)

 S1T1 S2T1 S3T1

T2 (Second Tenor)

 S1T2 S2T2 S3T2

B1 (Baritone/Bass 1)

 S1B1 S2B1 S3B2
B2 (Bass) S1B2 S2B2 S3B2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
Vietnam Medley Sheet Music (1/29/16)

VN Medley Pt 1

VN Medley Pt 2

VNM1

VNM2

GB

BOTW

 

 

 

 

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West Point At Thy Call (WPATC)  Performed in unison as an ending song.

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment Lyrics
WPATC July 2023 WPATC WPATC Lyrics, old and new

 

 

 

 

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West Point Fight Song Medley (WPFSM)  All the fight songs we sing are found here.

Sheet Music Rehearsal Recording Accompaniment
WPFSM (3/3/2015)
WPFSM Rehearsal Recording
 

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Wild Rover (WR) Performed with solo leads and audience participation. Usually as a marchon after the "musical interlude." 

Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
None   Wild Rover

 

 

 

World War I Medley (WWI)    

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
WWIT1 WWIT2 WWIB1 WWIB2
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
World War I Medley  (11/4/16) 7-19-17 WWI Accomp

 

 

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World War II Medley (WWII)   

First Tenor Second Tenor Baritone Bass
       
Sheet Music

Rehearsal Recording

 Accompaniment
World War II Medley  (08/23/2012) Rehearsal  (Undated)

Accomp 8/23/12

WWII Short

 

 

 

 

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