Fly!
Available for 2-part treble, piano
Duration: 3:00
Published by Oxford University Press as part of their Songbird Series. Purchase this piece HERE!
About the piece
This upbeat work sets a text by the Malaysian singer Bihzhu celebrating the collective excitement in exploring the unknown. The supportive piano accompaniment brings a hint of the Malaysian soundworld in its use of fourths, and minimal divisi in the vocal parts makes the piece accessible to a broad range of upper-voice choirs.
Fly! was commissioned by Colorado Children’s Chorale and Emily Crile (Artistic Director) for their Spring 2023 concert - Time to Shine. It was an honour to be in a week-long residence with the Chorale community and be a part of this meaningful celebration.
- Tracy Wong, June 2023
Fly!
There are doorways I must take
No one knows what awaits
But the fun lies in the unknown
They don’t happen to me
They only happen for me
Any choice takes me closer where I need to be.
Step out of your space
There’s a fear of falling
What if we fly?
What if we fly?
Fly! Let’s give it a try!
When the world tries to tell us
We need to fit into boxes
Let’s just dance our way out of the coloring lines
There’s a me-shaped space
That’s all mine to feel safe
A special place that I deserve to embrace.
About the lyricist & musical collaborator:
With a dynamic range that defies genres, Penang-born nightingale BIHZHU is blseed with a rich, soulful voice that is hauntingly evocative one moment, and spiritedly rousing the next. Bihzhu’s genuine songcraft transcends pain and heartache to celebrate life, and love. Whilst her enchanting brand of “heart music” charms its way to your emotional core, her signature harmonies and uplifting vibes have left audiences finger-snapping, foot-tapping, and dancing; whether at intimate acoustic concerts or at music festivals all over Malaysia, Australia, South Koera, China, Indonesia, and India. www.bihzhu.com
IG / Twitter / FB / YT / Spotify: @bihzhu
Connect with Tracy!
Tracy is happy to connect with choral educators, conductors, and choirs via email and online workshops!
Learning Resources for “Fly!”
Learning tracks are available for purchase! Contact Tracy if you would purchase them, and/or have Tracy workshop this piece with your choir!