Give Me a Kite: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Give Me a Kite: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37939
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Words and music by Andy Beck

Item: 00-37939

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This charming, musical selection was composed especially for 2-part voices and achieves basic harmony with simple parallel thirds and a soaring countermelody. Andy's imaginative text has great appeal for young singers and serves as a metaphor for developing self-confidence. Truly uplifting. Accompaniment available on PianoTrax 4 CD (00-35870).

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081424118

SKU: 00-37939

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck directs the choral publications division at Alfred Music, where he has cultivated a catalog of over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals. His output spans sacred and secular repertoire, method books (including Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique), and arrangements that are performed by singers at every level across the globe.

Beyond his role as a publisher and composer, Beck remains active as a tenor soloist, director of musical theatre, and member of the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. He holds degrees from Ithaca College (Bachelor's in Music Education) and Northwest Missouri State University (Master's in Music Education) and is sought nationally as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for honor choirs and all-state ensembles. His work reflects a commitment to choral artistry, music literacy, and music education at all ages.

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Why we love this

Beck writes for young singers with genuine understanding of what makes them engaged and confident. The parallel thirds and countermelody sit comfortably in 2-part voices while still sounding genuinely musical, and the text about self-discovery speaks directly to the age group singing it. It's the rare piece that feels both simple to teach and genuinely worth performing.

What to expect

Bright and optimistic, with a sense of wonder and possibility. The parallel thirds create warmth and simplicity, while the soaring countermelody adds dimension and lift, capturing the feeling of watching something rise and catch the wind.

Who it's for

This piece is ideal for middle school and early high school choirs seeking accessible material with genuine artistic substance. Young singers benefit from the approachable voicing while learning to balance two independent melodic lines, and the uplifting subject matter resonates with adolescent audiences.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the phrase endings expressively rather than letting them drop, since the text centers on aspiration and lift. A slight dynamic push into the final measures of each phrase reinforces the emotional arc.
Balance the countermelody so it emerges clearly without overshadowing the main melody. This independent line teaches singers to hear vertically while still maintaining the integrity of their own part.
Take time in rehearsal to discuss what the kite represents to each singer. When young singers connect the metaphor to their own lives, the performance becomes personal rather than rote.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone piece in a concert celebrating growth and resilience, or pair it with other secular works about perseverance and self-discovery. Its accessible charm and uplifting message make it an effective closer for a set aimed at younger audiences or family concerts.