Wrong Is Never Right octet from Treemonisha

Unleash your inner opera singer and dive into the world of Scott Joplin's masterpiece, Treemonisha! In this fun and engaging tutorial, Ben will guide you through the captivating octet, "Wrong Is Never Right," a piece full of emotion, beauty, and harmony. Whether you're a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass, this video has got you covered, as Ben breaks down each part individually, making it easy for singers of all levels to follow along. By the end of the video, you'll be singing in perfect harmony with your fellow virtual choir members, as we all come together for a grand finale performance. So, warm up those vocal cords and join us for an unforgettable musical adventure!

Links to learning

Score

Pages 175-178

(Also displayed on screen during the teaching session.)

YouTube teaching

This piece is taught in voice parts and is open to all skill levels. Start at the “Introductory sing through” link below, then either watch the entire session or use the following links jump to the teaching and sing through for your voice part. Finally, enjoy the sing through with all parts at the end!

Introduction to Scott Joplin (listening/sight reading)

Introductory sing through (listening/sight reading)

Bass 2 rehearsal and sing through

Bass 1 rehearsal and sing through

Tenor 2 rehearsal and sing through

Tenor 1 rehearsal and sing through

Alto 2 rehearsal and sing through

Alto 1 rehearsal and sing through

Soprano 2 rehearsal and sing through

Soprano 1 rehearsal and sing through

Final sing through