A Tapestry of Music: SATB Choral Octavo
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A Tapestry of Music: SATB Choral Octavo

By Sherry Blevins

Item: 35-DS00468023
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00468023

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About the Composer: Sherry Blevins

Sherry Blevins

Sherry Blevins has established herself as a prolific composer and educator whose works span the choral repertoire across multiple publishers including Alfred Music, Hinshaw, Fred Bock, and others. Since 2018, she has built an impressive catalog of over 27 published compositions while maintaining an active presence as a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator at festivals and competitions nationwide.

Her music has been performed at prestigious venues and institutions ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Cincinnati Boychoir, from Oklahoma All-State Mixed Chorus to honor choirs across West Virginia and Tennessee. Vincent Oakes, past president of ACDA's Southern Region, describes her compositional voice as "smart, accessible, and well-balanced," noting that her melodically driven writing and supportive accompaniments serve the text while engaging singers at every level. In recent years, Blevins has deepened her commitment to collaborative composition, working directly with student choirs to create pieces that reflect their schools and communities. This approach culminated in a 2023 commission with seven schools across Charlotte-Mecklenburg to develop works representative of each institution.

Why we love this

Blevins' gift for memorable melodic writing combined with harmonies that sit naturally in the voice makes this piece gratifying to rehearse without requiring elaborate vocal technique from your singers. The 15-page score suggests substantial musical content that rewards preparation, yet the accessibility of her language means you won't spend weeks untangling complicated counterpoint or awkward ranges.

What to expect

A composition built on clear melodic ideas and harmonic warmth that create an inviting, accessible listening experience. The writing feels purposeful and uncluttered, allowing the text to emerge naturally while maintaining genuine musical interest across all four voice parts.

Who it's for

SATB choirs ranging from community groups to high school ensembles looking for substantive concert repertoire that doesn't require years of advanced training. The piece works equally well for directors seeking music that showcases their singers without overwhelming them technically.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the text and music equally in your rehearsal priorities. Blevins writes with the text always in mind, so investing time in clear diction and expressive phrasing will unlock the full impact of her compositional choices.
  • Listen through a complete performance of the piece before your first rehearsal to hear how the voices interact across sections. This overview helps you anticipate blend issues and understand the arc before diving into measure-by-measure work.
  • Mark breath points collaboratively with your singers rather than imposing them from the score. Blevins' phrasing typically supports natural language breathing, and letting singers discover these points builds ownership.

How to use it

This octavo fits naturally into a concert program as a standalone feature work or as the centerpiece of a set built around a thematic connection. Its 15-page scope suggests it can anchor a concert section without overshadowing lighter fare or serving as the closing piece of a carefully curated program.

Skills your students will build

  • SATB voice leading and blend
  • Text expression through harmonic and melodic shape
  • Sustained vowel management across longer phrases
  • Ensemble listening and balance among four independent lines

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