Are You Proud of Me?: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Are You Proud of Me?: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Are You Proud of Me?: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48349
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Words and music by Mark Burrows

Item: 00-48349

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This sensitive choral ballad is sure to ignite "all the feels," as your singers ask for validation from the influential adults in their lives. Lyrical lines and uncomplicated voice parts allow even the youngest performers to get right to the heart of the piece---the touching message, especially poignant in the final unaccompanied phrase. Parents and teachers should have tissues on hand!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081551722

SKU: 00-48349

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About the Composer: Mark Burrows

Mark Burrows composes for ensembles across the age and experience spectrum, from children's choirs to adult groups to intergenerational festival choirs. His catalog appears regularly on state and festival lists, and he fields multiple commissions annually. He holds an undergraduate degree in music education from Southern Methodist University and a graduate degree in conducting from Texas Christian University, and he currently serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC in Fort Worth, Texas.

Burrows' work is published by major houses and reflects his deep understanding of what different singers need at different stages. His arrangements and original compositions prioritize clarity of message alongside musical integrity, making them valuable tools for directors who want their choirs to connect emotionally with audiences.

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Why we love this

This piece arrives at genuine emotional depth without requiring vocal gymnastics or harmonic complexity. Two-part writing that stays uncomplicated lets singers focus on what matters here: delivering a message that resonates with young people and the adults who support them. The final unaccompanied moment is a masterstroke, leaving the room silent and reflective.

What to expect

This is a quiet, honest conversation between young voices and the adults they depend on. The piece breathes with sincerity, never overselling its sentiment. By the final unaccompanied phrase, the room becomes a shared moment of vulnerability and connection.

Who it's for

Middle school and early high school choirs will find this piece accessible and stirring in equal measure. Directors working with beginning singers or ensemble groups that include inexperienced voices will appreciate the straightforward voicing that doesn't compromise emotional impact.

How to get the most out of it

Prepare the text with attention to phrasing rather than note accuracy. Work through the lyrical arc in rehearsal before drilling voice parts, so singers understand where the emotional weight belongs.
The unaccompanied final phrase demands discipline. Establish clear cutoffs in the measures immediately before it, and conduct with minimal movement during that moment so the singers stay centered and connected to each other.
If using recorded accompaniment, run several rehearsals with it present to ensure singers don't rely on it for pitch support. Build confidence in their own voices first.

How to use it

Place this as a set piece at a choral festival where authenticity will stand out. It also works beautifully on a spring or winter concert as a moment of introspection among larger, more energetic selections. Consider programming it near pieces that celebrate joy or accomplishment, so the emotional landscape feels intentional.