For We Wish You Music: SATB Choral Octavo

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For We Wish You Music: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: For We Wish You Music: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM03089
Price: 2.25 USD
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Words and music by Douglas E. Wagner

Level: Moderate

Item: 00-SVM03089

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A concert closer or musical benediction fit for any time of year. "With the golden gift of melody may all your years be blest, for we wish you music as you go your way." Douglas E. Wagner's knack for the melodic line combined with touching lyrics make this one you'll want to program often.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 654979060697

SKU: 00-SVM03089

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About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner studied music at Butler University, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees before spending three decades as a high school music director and administrator in the Midwest. Since 1973, he has become one of the most prolific composers in American music education, with over 3,500 published works spanning choral literature, band, orchestra, handbells, organ, piano, and vocal music. More than seventeen million copies of his compositions have been purchased by educators and performers worldwide, and his music regularly appears in concert halls, broadcasts, and school performances across the United States and internationally.

Wagner's compositional strength lies in his gift for memorable melody combined with accessible, singable writing across all ensemble types. Based in Indianapolis with his wife Sandy, he has dedicated his career entirely to composition since leaving full-time teaching, establishing himself as a trusted voice in music education through work that balances artistic integrity with practical classroom application.

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Why we love this

Wagner's ability to craft a soaring yet singable melodic line gives this piece the warmth and substance of a genuine benediction rather than a greeting-card sentiment. The text lands with genuine sincerity, and choirs at this grade level will feel immediately successful while having something meaningful to express to an audience.

What to expect

Warm and affirming, with the quality of a musical embrace. The opening melody establishes an immediate sense of hope and blessing, and the text pairs perfectly with music that feels both direct and genuinely heartfelt rather than overly sentimental.

Who it's for

Concert choirs at the high school or middle school level looking for accessible SATB repertoire with real musicality and emotional resonance. It works equally well for church choirs seeking contemporary sacred-secular programming that doesn't require advanced vocal technique.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic phrases with a natural arch; resist the urge to sing every section with identical energy. Let the text guide your dynamic contours.
Blend the four parts evenly in the homophonic sections so the melody remains the focal point without any one voice pushing ahead.
Sustain the legit o connection across phrase endings rather than releasing completely, which will preserve the song's lyrical flow.

How to use it

Reserve this for your final selection of a concert or as a Spring choral finale when you want to send audiences home with something uplifting and memorable. The compact eight-page format and moderate difficulty make it an ideal closer that doesn't demand rehearsal time away from larger works.