Are You Proud of Me?: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Mark Burrows
Item: 00-PO-0006334
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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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0006334
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About the Composer: Mark Burrows
Mark Burrows composes for ensembles across the full age spectrum, from children's choirs to adult and intergenerational groups, and his music appears regularly on state and festival lists. He holds degrees in music education from Southern Methodist University and in conducting from Texas Christian University, and he remains active as both a composer and conductor, receiving multiple commissions annually.
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Burrows serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC, Fort Worth, where his work with young singers directly informs his compositional voice. His understanding of what children can accomplish musically, combined with his commitment to meaningful repertoire, makes his pieces both accessible and emotionally substantive.
Why we love this
This piece hits the emotional mark without requiring vocal gymnastics. Burrows trusts the simplicity of two-part writing and a universal message to carry the weight; the unaccompanied final phrase becomes the moment of vulnerability, not a technical display. You'll find your singers genuinely moved by what they're singing, which is precisely when learning happens.
What to expect
A conversation with the important adults in your life, voiced with hope and a touch of uncertainty. The music opens simply and honestly, building gradually to that raw final moment where the question hangs in the air unaccompanied. There's a quality of quiet dignity here, even in vulnerability.
Who it's for
Young singers in grades 4-8 who are ready for genuine emotional expression but not yet for complex part-writing. This works equally well in school choirs, church children's ensembles, and festival settings where accessibility and sincerity matter more than technical difficulty.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the lyrical lines with gentle dynamic swells rather than rigid phrase divisions; let the text breathing guide your interpretation more than the bar lines.
- Save the accompaniment for rehearsal building, but plan to perform the final unaccompanied phrase in full voice without the recording to maximize its emotional impact.
- Work on vowel consistency across both parts during the sustained sections; blend matters here because the harmonic simplicity means any rough edges will be audible.
How to use it
Program this as a concert centerpiece or festival showcase number where you want the audience to sit with genuine emotion rather than applaud flashy technique. It pairs beautifully alongside other contemporary choral writing that prioritizes meaning, and it's substantial enough to stand alone without feeling like filler.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical phrasing across simple melodies
- Blending two-part harmony with attention to intonation and vowel unity
- Interpreting text-driven emotional content without over-singing
- Performing unaccompanied passages with ensemble confidence