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Breath Of Winter: SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by David Waggoner Greg Gilpin

Item: 35-DS00360150

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 6
SKU: 35-DS00360150

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About the Artist: David Waggoner Greg Gilpin

David Waggoner has established himself as a composer and arranger with a gift for writing accessible, emotionally resonant choral music that works across ability levels. His work frequently appears in school and community choir libraries, balancing contemporary sensibilities with solid harmonic writing.

Greg Gilpin is widely recognized in choral music education for his prolific output of arrangements and original compositions spanning multiple voicings and styles. His pieces are known for their singability, clear textural choices, and ability to engage singers while remaining performance-ready for groups at various levels of experience.

Why we love this

A winter selection with genuine musical substance rather than surface seasonality. The piece stands apart because it treats its subject with melodic care and harmonic depth, giving singers material worth inhabiting rather than simply executing.

What to expect

Evocative without being heavy, the piece captures a contemplative side of winter rather than overt festivity. Singers will find themselves immersed in a soundscape that feels contemporary yet rooted in choral tradition.

Who it's for

SATB choirs looking for secular winter repertoire that moves beyond novelty or oversimplification. Works well for concert programming, holiday seasons, or any occasion calling for a thoughtful, well-crafted contemporary piece.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic contour with attention to where the text naturally peaks; resist the urge to push every high note equally.
  • Balance homophonic passages by ensuring inner voices land clearly without drowning the primary melodic interest.
  • Test the ensemble's blend in unison or octave sections early in rehearsal to establish a unified vocal color before layering parts.

How to use it

Slot this into a winter or holiday concert to provide textural variety; its six pages fit comfortably in a mixed program. It also works as a concert opener that sets a reflective mood, or positioned mid-concert for contrast against livelier material.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing SATB divisi with clarity
  • Maintaining vocal independence in closely voiced passages
  • Shaping longer phrases with dynamic control
  • Blending and balancing four-part harmony

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