Each and Every One: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Andy Beck
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Description
Written as a prompt for discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion, this heartfelt song favors no group over another, but rather emphasizes the value of each individual. Follow the ever-changing texture as an earnest unison melody blossoms into a fully harmonized bridge, before new and compelling lines are introduced and interwoven. In the end, you'll have a patchwork quilt with many unique squares joined together to create one thing of beauty.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0006679
More about this title
About the Composer: Andy Beck
Andy Beck serves as Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, overseeing a catalog that reflects his own compositional philosophy: accessible, singable, and pedagogically sound. His output spans over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and musicals published worldwide, alongside influential sight-singing and technique resources including Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique. His compositions appear regularly in honor choirs, all-state festivals, and regional choral programs across the United States.
Beyond the page, Beck is an active guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician for music educators and students nationwide. He holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College (Bachelor's) and Northwest Missouri State University (Master's), and maintains his connection to performance through tenor roles in musical theatre and the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. His work as a studio singer for Alfred Music since 1992 has kept him grounded in the practical demands of both rehearsal and recording studio.
Why we love this
Beck builds this piece around a crystalline pedagogical concept: a simple, unison opening that gradually accumulates harmonic and textural layers until the final section weaves multiple lines into one unified whole. The metaphor is powerful and the musical execution matches it, making this piece as effective in a concert setting as it is in a classroom conversation about belonging. At 12 pages for two-part choir, the length is right for meaningful rehearsal without overwhelming a developing ensemble.
What to expect
The piece moves from intimate sincerity to layered complexity, like watching a diverse group form a unified voice without anyone losing their individual character. The unison opening feels gentle and clear; as harmonies accumulate and new melodic lines interweave, the texture becomes richer and more textured, building toward a sense of hard-won togetherness rather than forced uniformity.
Who it's for
Two-part choirs across the secondary and adult levels will find this piece accessible yet musically honest. It works equally well for developing singers who need reinforcement in singing from a unison base, and for more experienced ensembles looking for a sophisticated treatment of inclusion and community.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the unison melody with clear phrase contours early on; this simplicity is your foundation, so resist the urge to oversing it.
- When the harmonization enters at the bridge, bring those parts in with transparency rather than weight so the textural shift reads clearly.
- Approach the interwoven lines in the final section as a slow reveal; balance each voice so that no single line dominates the combined effect.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a peace and community concert, or pair it with other pieces addressing social themes to create a cohesive set. Its accessibility and emotional directness also make it ideal for assembly performances or festival showings where the message resonates beyond the traditional concert audience.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained unison passages with musicality and intonation
- Blending and balance when transitioning from unison to two-part harmony
- Navigating layered, interwoven lines while maintaining individual part clarity
- Connecting lyrical content to musical texture and form