Without fanfare, or even much discussion (let alone critique), self-focusing attitudes and behaviors are accepted widely as “routine.” This cultural dynamic has gained prominence in stealth-like fashion. It’s mostly about me, and much less about us, especially the collective us (unless it’s about the “tribal us”). What is it?Īn inward-slanted obsession has become “the new normal” in America today: self-interest infuses personal ways of valuing and acting. It lives on Wall Street, Madison Avenue, Main Street, and right next door…everywhere. American society needs to address a different kind of turn. And while there are plenty of reasons to be wary still of institutional power, there’s more to it today. It’s Organizing 101.īack in 1965 unacceptable circumstances had titles and culprits had faces, a dynamic that continued into the ‘70s with Watergate and Nixon. What’s “ Turn’s” activist value? When people feel “enough is enough,” when they can no longer accept the status quo, it’s time to mobilize around a common cause-a time to speak up, act out, and seek change. “ Turn” is a gentle expression of life’s ebb and flow-it’s about time, context, and change: “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” The song begins with a well-known refrain: Written by legendary Pete Seeger in the ‘50s during a time of suspicion ( The McCarthy Era) and concern ( nuclear proliferation), “ Turn’s” lyrics are drawn from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (with words attributed to King Solomon). A new rock-folk group, “ The Byrds” released a song, an anthem for peace that also became the nation’s #1 song. Unsettled Americans (youth especially) sought a clarion call. ** Single print order can either print or save as PDF.The year was 1965 and the Viet Nam War lingered. If the icon is greyed then these notes can not be transposed. Please check "notes" icon for transpose options. * Where transpose of Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) sheet music available ( not all our notes can be transposed) & prior to print. Be careful to transpose first then print (or save as PDF). If your desired notes are transposable, you will be able to transpose them after purchase. If you selected -1 Semitone for score originally in C, transposition into B would be made. This means if the composers started the song in original key of the score is C, 1 Semitone means transposition into C#. If it is completely white simply click on it and the following options will appear: Original, 1 Semitione, 2 Semitnoes, 3 Semitones, -1 Semitone, -2 Semitones, -3 Semitones. You can do this by checking the bottom of the viewer where a "notes" icon is presented. Most of our scores are traponsosable, but not all of them so we strongly advise that you check this prior to making your online purchase. If not, the notes icon will remain grayed. If transposition is available, then various semitones transposition options will appear. In order to transpose click the "notes" icon at the bottom of the viewer. After you complete your order, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail where a download link will be presented for you to obtain the notes. This week we are giving away Michael Buble 'It's a Wonderful Day' score completely free.
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