Absolutely Everybody: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

A contemporary choral sound with broad appeal and energy that brings singers together around a clear harmonic center. The accompaniment sits cleanly behind the voices, encouraging singers to blend into a unified ensemble sound.

Directors of community choirs, school choirs, and smaller ensembles who need a reliable accompaniment solution when a live pianist is unavailable or impractical. This works equally well for rehearsal support and performance reinforcement.

• Rehearse with the CD from the start so singers internalize the harmonic foundation and learn how their parts sit within the full sonority.
• Adjust the CD volume during rehearsals to gradually build independence; singers should rely less on the track as performance approaches.
• Use the track during sectional rehearsals to help individual voice parts lock their line against a consistent harmonic reference.

Pair this with a live pianist when possible to strengthen the performance, or rely on the CD entirely for flexibility in smaller venues or touring situations. It works well in secular concert programs alongside other contemporary choral literature.

• Singing securely against a fixed harmonic accompaniment
• Sustaining pitch independence within ensemble texture
• Responding to dynamic and expressive cues from recorded accompaniment