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Breathe Soft, Ye Winds: SSA Choral Octavo

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Breathe Soft, Ye Winds: SSA Choral Octavo

Breathe Soft, Ye Winds: SSA Choral Octavo

Words by Ambrose Philips, music by Greg Gilpin

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Greg Gilpin's skillful writing and sensitive interpretation create an expressive piece that brings understanding to this poignant text. Stunning in its simplicity, intelligent voice leading, practical ranges, and clear phrasing allow choirs to sound their very best in no time at all. Mature, yet manageable.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081488387
SKU: 00-43296

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin has established himself as one of the most performed choral composers in America, conducting major ensembles at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Ryman Auditorium, with international appearances spanning the Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall in London, and venues across Iceland. His work as an ASCAP award-winning composer and arranger, combined with his role as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, has shaped the landscape of contemporary choral music accessible to student and professional ensembles alike.

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has ventured into film scoring (earning Best Score recognition for the short film "Rosie's Rescue" in 2021) and collaborative projects with celebrated opera singers. He maintains active involvement in music education through memberships in ACDA and NAfME, while also pursuing work as a certified professional organizer and financial coach.

Why we love this

Gilpin's gift for distilling emotional depth into uncomplicated voice writing means your singers can focus on musical expression rather than navigating technical hurdles. The piece strikes that rare balance between artistic maturity and genuine accessibility, allowing even developing choirs to deliver performances with real interpretive power.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with quiet dignity and introspective warmth. Its restrained orchestration and careful voice leading create an atmosphere of contemplation, inviting listeners into an intimate emotional space where every note feels intentional and every word carries weight.

Who it's for

This octavo suits treble choirs of intermediate to advanced musicianship who are ready to explore repertoire with literary substance without being overwhelmed by rhythmic or harmonic complexity. It works equally well for high school choirs seeking meaningful contest or concert material and adult treble ensembles drawn to contemporary sacred or secular literature.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape phrases around the natural cadence of the text; Gilpin's phrasing marks guide singers toward meaningful breath points that enhance both clarity and emotional impact.
  • Balance the three SSA lines so that no single voice dominates the harmonic color. The piece's beauty depends on blended, sustained tones rather than prominent individual parts.
  • Attend to dynamic nuance throughout. Even in sections marked softly, maintain clarity of diction so the poignant text lands with intention.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece on a concert program where it can stand alone or frame a set of contemporary secular choral works. Its literary depth and concert-ready polish make it equally suited to festival competition or an evening of poetry-inspired music alongside other art song arrangements.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit tone across SSA voicing without sacrificing blend
  • Interpreting dynamic and textual nuance in expressive contemporary writing
  • Understanding voice leading that creates harmonic color through careful part independence
  • Applying phrasing and breathing to enhance poetic meaning

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