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For the Love of Music: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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For the Love of Music: 2-Part Choral Octavo

For the Love of Music: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Music by Russell Robinson

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A powerful theme song for your next concert! Open and close with this one, programming other "music is a universal language" songs in between. A majestic fanfare introduces the stirring balladic melody with riveting harmonies that students will love to sing. Starts strong and stays strong with a treble trio soaring above the final refrain. Perform with live SoundPax instrumentation or use the professionally recorded SoundTrax CD. SoundPax includes parts for a. sax., t. sax., 2 tpt., 2 tbn., rhy., perc.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081238722
SKU: 00-23549

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About the Composer: Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson has established himself as a conductor, educator, and composer through decades of work at the highest levels of music education and performance. His career includes appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the White House, along with presentations at state, regional, national, and international conferences across six continents. He served as Associate Dean of the University of Florida College of the Arts and held leadership roles in the National Association for Music Education, earning induction into the Florida Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

Robinson has published over 500 works for choral and instrumental ensembles, establishing himself as both a prolific composer and arranger. His contributions span choral compositions, arrangements, educational articles, books, and instructional materials, all grounded in his deep understanding of what works in rehearsal and performance.

Why we love this

Robinson crafted this piece specifically for the concert frame it needs to fill: a piece that commands attention at the opening and closing of a program while supporting a thematic narrative in between. The majestic fanfare establishes authority instantly, and the treble trio soaring above the final refrain gives singers the moment they'll remember and want to prepare for.

What to expect

The piece opens with ceremonial grandeur, the fanfare establishing stakes before a soaring balladic melody takes hold. As harmonies deepen and the treble voices climb above the final refrain, the music swells into something genuinely stirring, leaving audiences reminded why they came to hear singers.

Who it's for

This octavo works for middle school and high school choirs seeking a concert opener or closer with real impact. The 2-part voicing keeps it accessible without sacrificing musical substance, and singers at any experience level will feel confident delivering a majestic performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the fanfare introduction with clarity in the harmonic movement; resist the urge to slow down as the opening unfolds.
  • The treble trio section in the final refrain requires secure intonation and supported breath. Mark the phrase peaks clearly in rehearsal so singers know where to land.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, have singers listen to it multiple times before adding voices; the instrumental colors will inform their interpretation of dynamics and phrasing.
  • Shape the balladic melody with intentional rubato in early verses, then lock the pulse as you build toward the powerful final statement.

How to use it

Program this as your concert's statement piece, either opening or closing depending on your program arc. The "music is a universal language" theme naturally invites companion selections that celebrate music's role across cultures, creating a coherent set around a shared idea.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legato phrasing across longer melodic lines
  • Blending two-part harmonies with precision and balance
  • Performing with dynamic control and intentional contrasts (majestic opening to intimate passages)
  • Responding to instrumental accompaniment without losing ensemble cohesion

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