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Children, Go Tell It!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Children, Go Tell It!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Children, Go Tell It!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Words and music by Greg Gilpin

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An exuberant chorus alternates with a vibrant verse in this gospel original for Christmas by Greg Gilpin. And with no-fail syncopations and bright chords that lock in every time, it's the kind of song you just don't want to end. The final a cappella clap along section really kicks!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081313108
SKU: 00-28765

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin stands among America's most prolific and performed choral composers, with his work heard regularly at major concert halls from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and venues internationally including the Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall in London, and Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik. An ASCAP award-winning composer and conductor, Gilpin has shaped choral music as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press while maintaining an active career leading performances and creating new works across genres.

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin's creative energy extends into film scoring, recording production, and professional organizing, bringing the same precision and clarity he brings to his choral writing. His 2021 film score for the award-winning short "Rosie's Rescue" earned Best Score recognition, and he collaborated with opera singer Angela Brown on a world premiere arrangement of "What Child is This?" with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. An active member of ACDA, NAfME, and SAG-AFTRA, Gilpin remains committed to advancing music education and performance.

Why we love this

Gilpin writes gospel Christmas music that actually energizes singers rather than overwhelming them. The syncopations sit naturally in 2-part voicing, and the alternation between full chorus and featured verse keeps the arrangement fresh without demanding soloists or splits that fracture ensemble cohesion. That final a cappella clap-along section is a built-in audience moment.

What to expect

The piece radiates joy and propulsive energy from the first bright chord. The back-and-forth between exuberant chorus and vibrant verse creates momentum that builds naturally, while the syncopated rhythms give singers a visceral sense of groove and purpose. The a cappella clap finale feels like a celebration, an invitation to listeners to join the singers in something genuinely fun.

Who it's for

This works for middle school choirs, high school choirs wanting an accessible gospel piece, and community or church choirs looking for an uplifting Christmas selection that engages both singers and audiences. The 2-part voicing makes it approachable for developing singers while the gospel style and syncopations offer real musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythmic precision in the syncopated sections during early rehearsals by isolating those passages as rhythmic patterns without the melody, ensuring both parts hear and feel the offbeats together.
  • Let the gospel swing emerge gradually; resist the urge to over-exaggerate early on. Once singers own the groove, the bright chords will snap into place naturally.
  • Prepare the a cappella clap finale as a full ensemble moment even in rehearsal. Build confidence around that moment so singers finish with genuine energy and ensemble cohesion, not tentative rhythms.

How to use it

Position this as a closing number in a Christmas program where you want to send audiences out with energy and warmth, or use it mid-program to reset the room after more subdued pieces. It pairs well with traditional carols on the same concert because it demonstrates the breadth of choral music while maintaining the season's spirit.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing gospel syncopations (offbeats and syncopated rhythms)
  • Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining rhythmic precision
  • Singing with stylistic awareness and rhythmic groove
  • Collaborative singing in 2-part voicing with clear harmonic support

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