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VH1 All Access Spotlight: Josh Groban

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Students discuss the lyrics to You Raise Me Up, sung by Josh Groban, and identify the structure and markings in the song that show expressive qualities. They explore how composers use musical concepts to show meaning and mood in a piece of music.

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mood, literary devices

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9th - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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