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And Sing Eternally (New England Hymnody) (II. Dunkinfield): SATB and Tenor Solo Choral Octavo

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And Sing Eternally (New England Hymnody) (II. Dunkinfield): SATB and Tenor Solo Choral Octavo

And Sing Eternally (New England Hymnody) (II. Dunkinfield): SATB and Tenor Solo Choral Octavo

Compiled and arr. by Alice Parker

Level: Moderate

Item: 00-LG53027
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Series: Lawson-Gould
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 654979190844
SKU: 00-LG53027

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About the Arranger: Alice Parker

Alice Parker

Alice Parker's career centered on recovering and reimagining America's vocal heritage. A composer and conductor trained at Smith College and Juilliard, she spent decades collaborating with Robert Shaw on settings of folksongs, hymns, and spirituals that became standard repertoire for choirs across the country. Her published output exceeded five hundred works, from operas and cantatas to individual anthems, each rooted in her conviction that melody is the heart of vocal music.

In 1985, Parker established MELODIOUS ACCORD, INC., shifting her focus toward the practical and spiritual dimensions of singing together. She authored influential texts on melodic styles, choral improvisation, and congregational singing, including The Melodious Accord Hymnal (2010) and the second edition of Melodious Accord: Good Singing in Church (2013). Her contributions to American choral life earned her the Robert Shaw Award from the American Choral Directors Association, the Harvard Glee Club Foundation Medal, recognition as Distinguished Composer of the Year by the American Guild of Organists, and six honorary doctorates.

Why we love this

Parker's arrangement honors the hymn tune while opening the voices into rich harmonic space. The addition of a tenor solo line transforms a congregational hymn into a piece with genuine dramatic shape, giving your stronger singers a chance to lead while the full choir supports them.

What to expect

Reverent and luminous. The arrangement settles the listener into the familiar contours of the tune while gradually expanding harmonically, as if light is breaking through stained glass. The tenor solo passages feel like a testimony lifted from within the congregation itself.

Who it's for

Choirs with solid voice leading skills and at least one reliable tenor soloist. The moderate difficulty and 8-page length make it accessible to church choirs, community ensembles, and upper high school or college choirs who want to program American hymn traditions with sophistication.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the tenor solo against the SATB texture by asking the soloist to sing with natural speech inflection rather than operatic projection; let the other voices recede slightly when the solo enters.
  • Emphasize the text clarity of the tune itself, which carries the congregational identity of the hymn; Parker's harmonies should shimmer around it without overwhelming the melody.
  • Shape the phrases according to the punctuation and sense of the text, not just the bar lines; this approach honors both the hymn tradition and Parker's musical intent.

How to use it

Program this as part of a concert exploring American sacred music, or in a service context where you want to elevate a beloved hymn without alienating singers or listeners rooted in traditional hymnody. It pairs well with spirituals and other folk-hymn arrangements in the Parker/Shaw tradition.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained harmonic backgrounds that don't overshadow a solo line
  • Balancing congregational familiarity with arranged sophistication
  • Performing New England hymn tunes with textual awareness and phrase shape
  • Blending five independent voice parts (SATB plus tenor solo) with tonal unity

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