Do You Fear the Wind?: TBB Choral Octavo
Words by Hamlin Garland, music by Douglas E. Wagner
Item: 00-PO-0000710
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Description
The men in your group will achieve their most mature sound with this powerful setting of a poem about bravery. Sonorous singing and a full piano accompaniment create a dramatic performance that will take your breath away. A tour de force for male choirs. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 1 CD (00-31028).
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0000710
More about this title
About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner
Douglas E. Wagner studied composition and music education at Butler University, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees. After three decades leading music programs in high schools, he transitioned to full-time composition, producing over 3,500 published works across choral, band, orchestral, handbell, organ, piano, and vocal idioms since 1973.
His compositions have reached audiences globally through concert performances, radio broadcasts, and television airings in the United States and beyond. More than seventeen million copies of his music have been purchased by educators, performers, and institutions worldwide. Wagner currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy.
Why we love this
Wagner's setting demands mature vocal control from male singers; the sonorous writing and full piano accompaniment create an immediate sense of gravitas that validates the voices in your group. The piece functions equally well as a contest selection or a concert centerpiece, giving you programming flexibility without sacrificing artistic substance.
What to expect
This piece carries gravitas and dramatic weight. The full piano accompaniment and three-part male voicing create a rich, resonant sound that feels substantial and mature, while the poem's theme of facing adversity gives the music emotional depth and purpose.
Who it's for
Male choirs at the high school, college, and adult levels will find this piece ideally suited to their voice ranges and artistry. The writing assumes singers with secure musicianship and the stamina to sustain the sonorous quality throughout a performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the tenor line with the baritone and bass parts; the poem's dramatic arc depends on all three voices contributing equally to the sonorous texture rather than one part dominating.
- Use the piano accompaniment to establish the piece's emotional foundation in early rehearsals, then gradually shift focus to the choir's independence and blend.
- Shape the dynamic arc intentionally across the full eight pages; avoid static volume levels, as the poem's exploration of bravery benefits from clear peaks and valleys in intensity.
How to use it
Program this as a powerful anchor for a concert section featuring your strongest male voices, or select it for festival and contest competitions where artistic maturity and vocal quality make a strong impression. The eight-page length gives it sufficient presence without overwhelming a program structure.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legit singing across a full male octavo length
- Blending three male voice parts with equal presence
- Responding to piano accompaniment while maintaining independent vocal line
- Dramatic interpretation of text-driven material
- Dynamic control and phrasing across extended phrases