Alleluia! I Will Sing: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Alleluia! I Will Sing: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Alleluia! I Will Sing: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38072
Price: 2.40 USD
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Words and music by David Waggoner

Item: 00-38072

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Easy to learn and rewarding to sing, this joyful partner song is appropriate at any time of year. The rhythmic 3/4 lilt of the opening and closing is artfully contrasted with lyrical 4/4 phrases in the middle, and independent vocal lines ensure success throughout. Accompaniment available on PianoTrax 4 CD (00-35870).

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081425443

SKU: 00-38072

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About the Composer: David Waggoner

David Waggoner brings classroom experience and liturgical knowledge to his compositions. A University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University graduate, he currently teaches elementary music in Woodhaven, MI while serving as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Wyandotte, MI. He shares his life with his wife Heidi and three children.

Waggoner has built a substantial catalog of choral works, handbells, and instrumental pieces that reflect both his teaching background and his commitment to church music. His compositions consistently balance accessibility with musicality, making them valuable resources for developing singers.

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Why we love this

The rhythmic flexibility here rewards careful listening. Waggoner's choice to anchor the outer sections in 3/4 and open the middle with lyrical 4/4 phrases gives the piece genuine musical architecture, not just a simple tune. Young singers tackle metric independence without realizing how much they're learning.

What to expect

Joyful and rhythmically propulsive in its outer sections, then warmer and more introspective in the lyrical middle. The piece has the buoyancy of a spiritual without oversimplifying its emotional range. Singers feel the satisfaction of executing independent lines that interweave gracefully.

Who it's for

This octavo works well for middle school or early high school choirs seeking accessible sacred repertoire that still offers real musical challenge. The two-part writing makes it equally suitable for treble or mixed voice configurations, and the easy-to-learn character means you can prepare it quickly without sacrificing quality.

How to get the most out of it

Isolate the two vocal lines separately before combining them. The independent lines are the piece's greatest strength, so establish each part's security before rehearsing together.
Bring out the rhythmic lilt of the 3/4 sections with a gentle swing; the opening and closing should feel buoyant, not plodding.
Shape the 4/4 middle section with longer phrase lines to contrast it with the rhythmic opening. Let singers breathe the lyricism here.
Balance the parts carefully so that neither line dominates. The partner song works only when both groups feel equally heard.

How to use it

Pair this with other partner songs or responsorial choral works to build a thematic program around call-and-response relationships. Its flexibility works equally well in worship settings, concert programming, or festival appearances, making it a reliable option when you need a brief, joyful sacred piece that reads quickly but lands musically.