Angels All Around: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Words and music by Mark Burrows
Item: 00-PO-0007814
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Description
Take comfort in this radiant original that serves as a steadfast anchor against "waves of stress and struggle." Lyrical lines emerge over a delicate piano introduction and gradually unfold into a luminous chorus that feels like a warm, harmonic embrace. Logical voice leading, conservative ranges, and intuitive expressive phrasing make this beautiful song accessible for younger groups, yet nuanced enough to resonate with experienced ensembles.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007814
More about this title
About the Composer: Mark Burrows
Mark Burrows holds degrees in music education from Southern Methodist University and conducting from Texas Christian University. His compositions appear regularly on state and festival lists, and he receives commissions annually from ensembles spanning children's choirs to adult and intergenerational groups.
Burrows serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he continues to develop music for diverse choir levels. His work with major publishing houses reflects both his deep understanding of what different age groups and abilities require and his gift for creating pieces that satisfy both pedagogical and artistic needs.
Why we love this
Burrows writes with a rare clarity about what matters most in a piece for younger singers: the voice leading unfolds naturally so your singers stay engaged without fighting awkward intervals, the ranges sit comfortably, and the emotional arc builds gradually rather than demanding maturity that isn't there yet. You'll find yourself returning to this piece year after year because it genuinely moves audiences while remaining accessible enough to prepare in a reasonable rehearsal timeline.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like sunlight through water, beginning with a delicate piano shimmer before voices join in a gentle, lyrical conversation. As the chorus builds, the harmony deepens and warms, creating a sound that envelops listeners in something sustaining and real; this is music that speaks to genuine comfort rather than manufactured reassurance.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully for middle school and high school choirs seeking an uplifting concert piece that doesn't require advanced vocal technique or performance experience. Experienced ensembles will appreciate the sophisticated harmonic language and emotional depth, while developing groups benefit from the logical part writing and moderate vocal demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the piano introduction as the emotional foundation; let the accompaniment establish the warm, supportive atmosphere before any voices enter.
- Balance the lyrical lines carefully in earlier sections so they don't get swallowed by the chorus when the piece expands; mark dynamic targets in rehearsal to help singers hear their own part's role.
- Invest rehearsal time in the text and its meaning; the comfort and reassurance at the heart of this piece will deepen once singers understand what they're expressing.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish secure tempos and harmonic context, especially valuable during initial section rehearsals before combining the full piece.
How to use it
Program this as an anchor in a concert focused on resilience, hope, or spiritual reflection without requiring religious affiliation. It pairs naturally with both more energetic contemporary pieces and quieter introspective work, making it flexible for programming around themes of connection and support.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in SAB voicing with secure part independence
- Shaping longer phrase lines with intentional dynamic and expressive control
- Blending voices to create unified choral sound in harmonic blocks
- Interpreting text-driven emotional content with authentic expression
- Reading and responding to piano accompaniment cues