Et In Terra Pax: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
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Et In Terra Pax: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

By Greg Gilpin

Item: 35-DS00403926
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00403926

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin brings decades of experience as both a choral composer and conductor, having led ensembles at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Ryman Auditorium. His arrangements and original works have been performed internationally at venues including the Sydney Opera House and Royal Festival Hall, earning him recognition as an ASCAP award-winning composer. As Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, Gilpin shapes the landscape of accessible choral music for singers at all levels.

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has scored the award-winning short film "Rosie's Rescue" and collaborated with opera singer Angela Brown on a contemporary arrangement of "What Child is This?" that debuted with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. His contributions to choral music education and performance continue to influence how teachers and directors approach repertoire selection and musical interpretation.

Why we love this

Gilpin's setting of "Et In Terra Pax" carries the craftsmanship you expect from someone immersed in both performance and publication. The 3-part mixed voicing allows ensembles with developing singers to access meaningful sacred literature without the complexity of larger works, while the 10-page scope keeps rehearsal time reasonable and gives you room to program additional selections.

What to expect

There is a contemplative quality to this work, with harmonic language that feels both grounded and spacious. The piece invites singers into focused, reverent singing without demanding dramatic expression, making it meditative for performers and audiences alike.

Who it's for

Choirs with mixed voices that are comfortable with standard part-writing but benefit from repertoire that doesn't demand extreme ranges or divisi passages. It works equally well for high school choirs building their sacred music library and community ensembles seeking concert-quality secular sacred literature.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the outer voices against the middle part; the harmonic foundation matters most when singers are still building confidence in their individual lines.
  • Allow the text to shape phrase breathing rather than forcing uniform punctuation across all three parts.
  • Record a quick reference track with a piano and one voice per part; many singers benefit from hearing how their line sits within the harmonic texture.
  • Consider the acoustic of your performance space when balancing dynamics; this piece rewards clarity over volume.

How to use it

This octavo serves as an effective centerpiece for a concert devoted to texts about peace and resolution, or as a thoughtful interlude between more energetic selections. Its moderate length makes it an ideal pairing with Gilpin's other works or with complementary pieces by contemporary choral composers.

Skills your students will build

  • Harmonic awareness within a three-part texture
  • Sustaining long phrases with proper breath management
  • Balancing individual part integrity with ensemble blend
  • Clear diction in sacred text settings
  • Responding to text painting and emotional nuance in secular sacred music

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