A Joyful Madrigal: 3-Part Mixed or SAB, a cappella Choral Octavo
Music by Donald Moore
Item: 00-PO-0004253
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Description
Here's a new work by Donald Moore in madrigal style that's appropriate for general or Christmas use. Dynamic changes create interest; repetition makes for quick learning. Perfect when you need just one more piece for your Christmas or Spring concert. Lots of optional notes in the boys' part of the mixed voice edition. An outstanding learning piece for young and developing choirs.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004253
More about this title
About the Composer: Donald Moore
Donald Moore studied organ performance at Kent State University and earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the same institution. He currently serves as Organist-Choirmaster at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger with over 500 works published across sacred, secular, educational, and pop choral genres through major publishers including Alfred Music, Hal Leonard, and Heritage Music Press.
Moore's compositions appear regularly in state contests and festivals and have been performed at state, regional, national, and international music conventions. He is a seventeen-time recipient of the ASCAP Composers Standard Award and was recognized by the American Choral Directors Association Choral Journal as one of 400 composers of historical significance in American choral music.
Why we love this
This piece delivers genuine musicality without overcomplicating the learning curve. The madrigal style gives choirs something to sink their teeth into stylistically, while the optional notes in the boys' part ensure accessibility across mixed voice ranges. When you need a sophisticated-sounding work that singers actually want to rehearse, this strikes the balance most repertoire misses.
What to expect
Luminous and alive. The madrigal idiom carries a sense of playfulness and refined joy, with voices weaving in and out of counterpoint that feels both accessible and artfully crafted. The dynamic changes sparkle throughout, creating momentum that keeps singers and listeners engaged.
Who it's for
Young and developing choirs benefit most from this work, as the quick learning curve and clear harmonic writing build confidence without sacrificing musicality. Directors programming concert repertoire can slot this into Christmas, spring, or general concerts where a madrigal style enriches the program.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrase contours with dynamic changes rather than relying on sustained volume; the written dynamics create the musical architecture, so let them breathe.
- Rehearse the mixed voice edition with attention to the optional notes in the boys' part early on, so singers understand which version you're using before building blend.
- Balance the a cappella texture by having singers listen across parts during warm-up; madrigals depend on independent line singing that still locks into harmonic tuning.
How to use it
Pair this with other madrigals or Renaissance-style works on a concert program to build a cohesive set, or use it as a sophisticated opener for a Christmas concert that sets a polished tone. It works equally well as a festival or contest selection for choirs looking to demonstrate both technical control and musical maturity within a single piece.
Skills your students will build
- Independent part singing and harmonic listening in a cappella context
- Madrigal style conventions and voice independence techniques
- Dynamic control and phrasing for expressive effect
- Quick score learning through structural repetition and clarity