Children of Eden: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Audrey Snyder
Item: 35-PK00036776
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This rich ballad from the musical "Children of Eden" by Stephen Schwartz is an uplifting selection for graduation or other programs. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00036776
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About the Artist: Audrey Snyder
Audrey Snyder has become one of the most widely performed choral arrangers in American music education, with a catalog spanning pop, jazz, Broadway, and classical genres. Her arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musical substance, making sophisticated harmonies and production values available to student ensembles at all levels.
Snyder's work as both arranger and composer has shaped how many programs think about contemporary repertoire. Her arrangements of popular songs and Broadway standards have given countless students the experience of performing recognizable, engaging material while building core musicianship skills.
Why we love this
Snyder's arrangement captures the emotional warmth of Schwartz's original without overwhelming a developing ensemble. The orchestration balances accessibility with genuine sophistication, giving your singers material that sounds substantial while remaining teachable. For graduation or similar milestone moments, this piece delivers the sincerity and polish that makes those programs memorable.
What to expect
Hopeful and reflective at once. The piece creates space for introspection while maintaining an underlying current of forward momentum and affirmation. It sits in that rich emotional territory between celebration and gratitude, making it feel authentic rather than saccharine.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced choral programs looking for contemporary material with real melodic and harmonic substance. This works equally well for mixed ensembles, women's choirs, and specialized voicings, making it adaptable across many program structures.
How to get the most out of it
- Attend to the text's narrative arc. This ballad builds across its length, so shape phrases with intentional dynamic growth rather than uniform delivery.
- Let the accompaniment guide your tempo choices. The recorded version sits at a comfortable, unhurried pace that allows the text to land clearly with your audience.
- Emphasize the lyrical quality of the vocal line. Snyder's voicing works best when singers prioritize phrase singing over rhythmic precision.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for graduation or end-of-year celebrations where the text's meaning can resonate with students' own transitions. It also works as a powerful closer to a concert of Schwartz material, or as a thematic anchor when you're building a program around contemporary musical theater.
Skills your students will build
- Phrase shaping across longer melodic lines
- Balancing rhythmic accuracy with legit singing in pop idiom
- Negotiating modal harmony and extended chord voicings
- Sustaining emotional truth in programmatic contexts