Cada Cosa: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words by Laura Cavazos, music by Eddie Cavazos and Trevor Phillips
Item: 00-PO-0007530
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Description
Using English text and the title phrase (which means "every thing" in Spanish), this breathtaking work tells us to have our "hearts wide open to receive" the unfolding of life. Legato choral phrases float effortlessly over a sparkling piano part, which always supports but never doubles the voices. Equally effective for choirs of all ages. Extension activities and reflection prompts by lyricist Laura Cavazos are available as a free download.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007530
More about this title
About the Composer: Eddie Cavazos
Eddie Cavazos brings four decades of experience as both a music educator and composer to his work across multiple genres. With degrees in music education from The University of Texas at San Antonio and recognition as a three-time Teacher of the Year, he has spent his career creating music for young singers, writing musicals and choral works, and arranging folk songs alongside collaborations with award-winning children's book authors. His compositions span sacred and secular contexts, from church anthems and praise songs to Mass settings performed internationally.
Beyond the classroom, Cavazos has served as a music minister for over 40 years, developing a deep understanding of how music functions in community and worship settings. His published works appear with Alfred Music, GIA, Hal Leonard, Walton Music, and other major publishers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife Laura and their growing family, Cavazos continues to create music that invites singers of all ages into meaningful artistic experiences.
Why we love this
Cavazos and Phillips crafted a piece that moves beyond typical 2-part writing by refusing to let the piano simply echo the voices. That sparkling, independent accompaniment creates genuine harmonic and textural interest without overwhelming young or developing singers. The legato phrases invite focused ensemble work, and the message of openness pairs beautifully with repertoire exploring themes of growth, acceptance, or reflection.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with a sense of spaciousness and invitation, voices drifting across shimmering piano textures that seem to support the singers from within rather than beneath them. There is an ease to the legato phrases that feels almost conversational, yet the harmonic landscape beneath carries genuine emotion and thoughtfulness about embracing life's unfolding moments.
Who it's for
This octavo works for middle school, high school, and adult choirs seeking accessible yet artistically mature 2-part literature. The straightforward voicing and uplifting text make it ideal for singers building ensemble skills, while the sophisticated accompaniment and thematic depth satisfy directors looking for music with substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape each legato phrase as a continuous breath, even across bar lines. The piano's independence means the voices must commit fully to their line without waiting for harmonic anchoring.
- Balance the two parts by emphasizing the melodic contour rather than volume. Let phrase direction guide dynamics rather than trying to achieve equal weight between parts.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the ensemble into the piano's rhythmic and textural landscape before rehearsing without it.
- Attend to diction across the longer, flowing phrases. Consonants should land precisely so words remain clear even as the singing floats forward.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a concert built around themes of openness, resilience, or community. Its moderate difficulty and inspirational text make it equally effective in a spring concert, an assembly performance, or a festival setting. Consider pairing it with contrasting tempos or textures to highlight the piece's particular warmth.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legato phrasing across musical phrases
- Listening to and blending with an independent piano accompaniment
- Balancing two-part voicing through phrase shaping rather than volume
- Maintaining clear diction in longer, flowing melodic lines
- Understanding how accompaniment can support without doubling