A famous excerpt from The Velveteen Rabbit, the beloved children’s book, brought to life for intermediate/advanced ensembles. Scroll down to listen to the premier of Real by the Nordic Choir of Luther College, Decorah, IA.

"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."