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At the Zoo

Music by Paul Simon

Originally Performed by Simon & Garfunkel

"At the Zoo" was one of Simon and Garfunkel's single releases in 1967. The song is one of Paul Simon's many tributes to his hometown of New York City, and was written for the soundtrack of The Graduate, specifically the scene which takes place at the San Francisco Zoo. However, the song was not used in the film. The song begins with Simon's short lyrical introduction in the key of A Major, but it soon transitions to the key of G Major, being a whole note down from the beginning. The narrative tells the story of a trip to the Central Park Zoo; when the singer reaches the zoo, he anthropomorphizes the animals in various amusing ways. The song was licensed in advertisements for the Bronx Zoo and the San Francisco Zoo in the late 1970s.

Release Date: 1967

At the Zoo

Simon & Garfunkel

In the Choral Explorations jazz series for developing choirs, this whimsical song from Simon & Garfunkel is a perfect introduction to style, technique and blend.

Voicing: SATB

Various Arrangers : Simon and Garfunkel For Female Voices

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - The incredibly talented Mark Hayes breathes new life into this inspirational favorite. Beginning with a cool, almost tribal, percussive groove, new harmonies sweep in and out of this outstanding arrangement that only he could have created. "Homeward Bound" - This iconic song by Paul Simon from the 1966 Simon & Garfunkel album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme was also a hit single that same year. With lyrics that express loneliness and longing for home and well-loved and familiar harmonies, choirs will enjoy recreating the sound of an earlier era. "At the Zoo" - In the Choral Explorations jazz series for developing choirs, this whimsical song from Simon & Garfunkel is a perfect introduction to style, technique and blend. "The Sound of Silence' - The excitement for a brand new Pentatonix a cappella arrangement of a beloved pop or rock tune has become something of an achievement in an of itself. This time, Simon & Garfunkel's chart topper from '65 gets a fully vocal musical tribute.

Songlist: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, At the Zoo, The Sound of Silence

Individual Folios

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Paris Rutherford : At the Zoo

In the Choral Explorations jazz series for developing choirs, this whimsical song from Simon & Garfunkel is a perfect introduction to style, technique and blend.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Paul Simon Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel