A Pure Heart: SSA Choral Octavo
(Calon Lân)
Music by John Hughes / arr., with English words, by Douglas E. Wagner
Item: 00-PO-0006976
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Here's a romantic Welsh folk song arranged for three gorgeous voice parts. Lyrical lines, legato phrasing, and sumptuous sonorities are satisfying to sing.
The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
- Assignment, recording, and assessment tools within MakeMusic Cloud
- Part-predominant and accompaniment tracks
- Printable sheet music (with a standard MakeMusic Cloud subscription)
- Correlated rehearsal guides and performance notes
- Rights to perform in a live or virtual setting
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Why we love this
Douglas E Wagner's arrangement captures the warmth of Welsh folk tradition while writing for SSA in a way that feels natural and never strained. The legato phrasing and lush harmonic language create a piece that sounds far more complex than it is to prepare, making it rewarding for both singers and audiences. This is the kind of selection that reminds singers why they love ensemble singing.
What to expect
Warm, intimate, and deeply lyrical. The Welsh folk melody carries an unhurried elegance, supported by harmonies that feel generous and full without ever becoming thick or muddy. Singing this piece is a reminder of why legato writing matters in choral music.
Who it's for
Women's choirs at the intermediate to advanced level who are comfortable with part-singing and want a selection that sits well on the voice. This piece works equally well for singers seeking concert repertoire or preparing for festival programming.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the legato line across phrases. A common tendency is to break between notes; work for seamless connection even when singers breathe.
- Balance the parts so the melody emerges clearly without the supporting voices receding into the background. All three lines deserve presence.
- Use the part-predominant tracks in MakeMusic Cloud during sectional rehearsals to help singers lock their lines independently before balancing with the full texture.
- Shape the dynamics gradually rather than abruptly. The sumptuous sonorities depend on smooth, musical crescendos and diminuendos.
How to use it
This pairs beautifully with other folk-song arrangements or as a standalone concert piece that showcases the range and refinement of your ensemble. Its romantic character makes it ideal for programs built around themes of heritage, beauty, or intimacy.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legato phrasing across multiple measures
- Balancing three independent part-lines while maintaining blend
- Reading and performing three-part women's voicing
- Interpreting dynamic shaping in arpeggiated harmonic progressions