What is “Virginia Beauty”?
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- A love song for the Commonwealth?
- An heirloom apple first grown in Carroll County, Virginia?
- A pretty lass from the Old Dominion?
- One song, many voices, many styles?
The answer is, all of the above!
Welcome to the homesite of “Virginia Beauty: A Love Song for the Commonwealth”!
Since its first performance in 2007, “Virginia Beauty” has been heard, sung, and played in many styles and performed around the state more than 60 times. Recordings in bluegrass, Americana, choral, and instrumental formats inspired new arrangements for various choirs, bands, chamber orchestras, and more.
In recognition of VA250, Virginia’s celebration of our nation’s founding, Rouse House Music is offering free downloadable PDF print music and scores of “Virginia Beauty” in ten arrangements through December 31, 2026. See full list on the Submissions page.
From easy to advanced, instrumental and vocal, appropriate for solo artists, groups, bands, and adaptable to any style of music. This offer is made to approved directors, musicians, and groups, and will only be available during calendar year 2026. A form to request the free use of these can be found under the “APPLICATION FORM” heading on this website. These arrangements are also available at JWPepper.com at a standard fee. Direct questions to joyce@earthmama.org. Some example performances of “Virginia Beauty” can be viewed at the YouTube playlist https://tinyurl.com/VABplaylist
In my blended role of performer, composer, and educator, I strive to share the joy of music and use its innate ability to bring focus and union to all its participants, and to build awareness of the precious home we all share, that we call “Earth.”
Thank you for exploring what this website has to offer. Click on the other headings to learn more and fill out a form if you are interested in a special offer for FREE downloads of music, available only during calendar year 2026.
And remember, (singing) an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Or at least, makes you feel a little better.
Earth Mama Joyce
WATCH:
LISTEN:
“Virginia Beauty Choral” “Virginia Beauty Bluegrass Version” “Virginia Beauty, A Love Song for the Commonwealth”