A Newer World: TBB Choral Octavo
Words from "Ulysses" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, music by Greg Gilpin
Item: 00-PO-0003673
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Description
Anthemic, heroic, and bold, the words of Alfred, Lord Tennyson spring to life through superb choral writing and a stirring piano accompaniment. A powerful opening theme builds to a final avalanche of sound, evoking the spirit of adventure. "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003673
More about this title
About the Composer: Greg Gilpin
Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP-awarded composer and conductor whose work has been performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ryman Auditorium, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and Harpa Concert Hall. He serves as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press and has built a distinguished career as both a choral musician and recording industry producer.
Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his creative reach into film scoring (earning Best Score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue") and collaborative projects with opera singers and symphonic ensembles. He holds membership in ACDA, NAfME, and SAG-AFTRA, and remains active as a composer, conductor, and educator.
Why we love this
Gilpin captures the grandeur of Tennyson's words without sacrificing musical accessibility. The piece builds with genuine dramatic momentum rather than relying on size alone, making it rewarding for singers who want to feel their voices expand into something anthemic. Expect programming requests from other directors once audiences hear this one.
What to expect
Bold and forward-looking, this piece captures the restless energy of Tennyson's adventurer. The writing swells from determined opening statements into an exhilarating climax that feels genuinely earned, leaving both singers and audience with a sense of shared purpose and momentum.
Who it's for
Directors programming concert or festival events who have access to lower male voices (tenor and bass) and want a piece with real dramatic arc. This works beautifully for groups seeking secular choral literature that combines literary substance with accessible but ambitious voicings.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening theme with clear phrasing so that the eventual buildup feels earned rather than sudden. Let the early statements breathe.
- Balance the piano accompaniment carefully through the dynamic arc. The stirring writing underneath needs presence but should not overshadow the choir's development.
- Prepare the final "avalanche of sound" by securing solid ensemble blend in the middle sections. Blend becomes more challenging as volume increases, so lock intonation early.
- Emphasize the text painting around "strive, seek, find, and not to yield." These words carry the philosophical weight and deserve intentional articulation.
How to use it
Pair this with other anthemic secular works for a concert section celebrating aspiration and human endeavor. Its dramatic trajectory also makes it a natural finale or near-finale piece, especially effective when followed only by something lighter or reflective to give the audience a moment to settle.
Skills your students will build
- Managing dynamic intensity while maintaining blend and intonation
- Sustaining and shaping long phrases through a building arch
- Text expression in secular choral literature
- Reading mixed voicings (TB, TTB, TBB, TTBB options within one piece)