Blow The Wind Southerly: 2-Part, SSA Choral Octavo

There is a quiet longing woven through this piece, rooted in folk tradition but refined through careful arranging. The melody sits comfortably in the voice, inviting singers to focus on expression rather than struggling for notes.

Middle school and high school choirs looking for accessible secular concert repertoire with genuine musical substance. This works equally well for singers just discovering part singing and for ensembles wanting straightforward, rewarding arrangements.

• Shape the phrases as though telling a story rather than hitting each note equally. The narrative arc matters more than technical precision here.
• Let the text breathe in the second verse. The poetic language deserves room to land.
• Balance the two parts carefully in rehearsal. Record yourself singing both lines separately so singers hear how they weave together.

Pair this with other folk song arrangements for a concert that celebrates storytelling through music. At eight pages with modest technical demands, it fits naturally into rehearsal schedules during the middle of your season when students can focus on artistry rather than mechanics.

• Singing independent melodic lines in a 2-part texture
• Sustaining longer phrases with controlled breath support
• Connecting text to musical phrasing and expression
• Blending voices to create unified harmonic sound