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Revised August 18, 2017

Our new "Strawberry Kisses" video features a vintage tandem bicycle
from Alki Bike & Board, and was filmed on Vashon Island, West Seattle
and on the water from the Victoria Clipper between Seattle and Victoria BC.

A huge shout out to our peeps in front of the cameras!
To BriAunna and little Max, Jared and Emma, Henry, Lola, Rose,
Patrick and Kendall, we love you all! THANK YOU so much!

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Strawberry Kisses

About "Strawberry Kisses"

"Strawberry Kisses" is the sixth song of the Vashon Suite: No Bridges.

Commissioned to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Vashon Island Chorale (Vashon Island, Washington state), "Vashon Suite: No Bridges" features eleven songs for SATB choir about the history, geography and romance of Vashon Island.

The 6th song in the suite, "Strawberry Kisses" is an upbeat song in 10/8 time, describing the romantic summer romp of two lovers on a tandem bicycle, their strawberry-flavored picnic in a shady glen, and the beautiful sights of Vashon Island.

Additional Studio Demo (Bron's voices)

SS-201508-VS06
For SATB and piano
Lyrics and Music by Bronwyn Edwards

Performed by:

Vashon Island Chorale
South Seattle College Community Choir

Lyrics

Good morning!

It's a beautiful summer's day, what a day to revel outside!
What a perfectly lovely day to enjoy a bicycle ride!
We'll go together in tandem, pedal wherever we fancy,
I'm in the mood for sangria and just a little romance!

Beaches scattered with sparkling jew'ls, how I love the blue in your eyes
Let's go paddle in tidal pools while a heron graces the sky!
Wildflowers loving the sunshine save as we go on our way,
Look for a glen in the shade and watch all the boats in the bay!

O, what wonderful bliss, your strawberry kiss, sweet berry delight!
I've been missing those strawb'ry kisses all winter,
Waiting for sun to nurture my garden!

There's a beautiful view, got nothing to do but take it all in,
Orcas, out in the Sound where salmon abound, are splashing their fins.
Smiling in front of the camera, memories caught in the scenery,
Breathtaking views in their grandeur, Strawberry kisses till evening!

O, what wonderful bliss, your strawberry kiss, sweet berry delight!
I've been missing those strawb'ry kisses all winter,
Waiting for sun to nurture my garden!

It's a beautiful summer's day, what a day to revel outside!
What a perfectly lovely day to enjoy a bicycle ride!
We'll go together in tandem, pedal wherever we fancy,
I'm in the mood for sangria and just a little romance!
I'm in the mood for some Strawberry kisses, Mmmm!

Available at www.jwpepper.com as printed copies or digital download.

View partial score (pages 1-4) in PDF format

Comments:

Charming, fun and challenging!
Worth the effort if your group can handle the meter changes!