Middle school directors looking for a simple melodic work for their program would find a good candidate in Close Your Eyes and Dream. The possible addition of vocals also makes it a great opportunity to collaborate with choral directors, and the option to augment the forces with flexible instrumentation makes this a good piece to have in your library.
—Brian Nozny
Percussive Notes
Vol. 56, No. 3, July 2018
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Hi John, Any thoughts about a male voice singing Close Your Eyes and Dream? I teach at an all-boys Catholic school, and I’m interested in programming this work. I’d be interested in hearing thoughts- please reply by email. Thanks, Mike Gatti mgatti@dematha.org