Dream Catcher: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Dream Catcher: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words and music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-A-00015363

$26.99

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

SKU: 00-A-00015363

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz have built a distinctive catalog of choral works that bridge musical theater sensibility with accessible, engaging arrangements. Based in Pennsylvania, where Brownsey operates Red Rock recording Studios with her husband, the two collaborators have developed considerable expertise in multicultural themes and seasonal repertoire, with popular titles including "Winter's Frost," "Japanese Snow Song," and "Santa Mash-Up" all published through Alfred.

Brownsey's background spans musical theater, guitar performance, and commercial songwriting (including jingles for AT&T and GMC), which informs the theatrical flair and melodic clarity evident in her choral work with Lantz. The partnership has extended beyond octavos into full song collections focused on world music and thematic programming, making them trusted voices for directors seeking repertoire that entertains while building choral fundamentals.

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Why we love this

This piece delivers the kind of contemporary choral writing that feels fresh without sacrificing musicality or accessibility. Brownsey and Lantz have a proven track record of writing singable lines with genuine harmonic interest, and the recorded accompaniment gives you flexibility in how you shape rehearsal and performance.

What to expect

The piece carries a lyrical, contemporary sensibility that feels modern without sounding clinical or overly trendy. There's warmth in the harmonic language and a narrative quality that draws listeners into the text.

Who it's for

This title works for high school and community choirs looking for secular contemporary repertoire with singable lines and a recorded accompaniment option. It suits programs seeking accessible yet artistically satisfying pieces that don't require extensive a cappella rehearsal time.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody against supportive harmonies by having the section carrying the primary line sing with consistent phrase direction; undercut the urge to swell on every cadence.
Shape the dynamics in relation to text meaning rather than predictable musical patterns. Let the lyrical content guide where energy builds and recedes.
Use the recorded accompaniment strategically during sectional rehearsals to lock entrances and harmonic relationships before combining voices.
Attend to vowel consistency within each voice part, especially where parts move in parallel motion; this clarity reveals the composers' harmonic architecture.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert emphasizing contemporary secular choral literature, or use it as a contrasting opener to showcase your ensemble's versatility alongside more classical fare. The recorded accompaniment makes it practical for a February or spring concert where rehearsal time may be tight.