A Christmas Gloria: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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A Christmas Gloria: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: A Christmas Gloria: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM00048
Price: 2.25 USD
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Music and lyrics by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman

Item: 00-SVM00048

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This original piece by Sonja Poorman can be described in one word -- beautiful! Long, flowing "Gloria" phrases sing the message of Christmas. Sonja's educational experience and musical gift are evident in this gorgeous song.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 654979012627

SKU: 00-SVM00048

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About the Composer: Berta Poorman

Berta and Sonja Poorman have spent more than two decades writing sacred and secular choral music together as a mother-daughter composing team. Both bring extensive experience working with choirs across all age levels in church settings, and that background shapes every piece they create.

Their compositions are known for clear voice leading and genuine accessibility, never sacrificing musicality for simplicity. The texts they select or craft consistently deliver messages of hope and affirmation, making their work a natural fit for congregations and educational ensembles alike.

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Why we love this

The Poormans write 2-part music that actually sounds like music, not an exercise. Sonja's gift for melody combined with Berta's experience results in voice leading that feels inevitable, giving singers real phrases to shape rather than disconnected fragments. This piece delivers warmth and liturgical substance without requiring advanced musicianship, making it accessible to developing choirs while remaining genuinely moving.

What to expect

The piece breathes like a prayer set to music. Long, sustained melodic lines unfold gracefully over supportive harmonies, creating a quality of reverence and tenderness that captures the heart of the Christmas message without sentimentality.

Who it's for

This octavo serves choirs with developing to intermediate singers who want to sing something genuinely beautiful without the complexity of larger voicings. It works equally well in church choirs with mixed experience levels and in middle or early high school choir programs building foundational blend and phrasing skills.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the "Gloria" phrases as complete musical thoughts rather than stopping at phrase marks. These flowing lines need breath and direction from beginning to end.
Balance the two parts equally in rehearsal. With only two voices, neither can disappear into the background without creating holes in the harmonic texture.
Attend to vowel consistency on sustained notes, especially within the long Gloria phrases where intonation can drift if vowels shift.
Use the recorded accompaniment to anchor intonation and tempo while building independence, then gradually reduce reliance on the track as confidence grows.

How to use it

Program this as an early-concert offering when your choir's technical work is still developing but you want to communicate genuine artistry. Its elegant simplicity pairs well alongside more complex arrangements on a mixed December program, and the recorded accompaniment option makes it flexible for services where piano accompaniment isn't always available.