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Give Me Wings: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Give Me Wings: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words and music by Douglas E. Wagner

Item: 00-A-00015045

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015045

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About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner grew up in Chicago and earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in music from Butler University. He spent three decades as a high school music educator and administrator before turning his full attention to composition in the 1990s.

Since 1973, Wagner has published more than 3,500 works across choral, band, orchestral, handbell, organ, piano, and vocal genres. His music has reached global audiences through concert halls, broadcasts, and performances spanning the United States and beyond, with cumulative sales exceeding seventeen million copies. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy.

Why we love this

Wagner crafted this piece specifically for the graduation moment, capturing both celebration and forward movement without resorting to triteness. The recorded accompaniment frees your singers to focus on expression and blend while the audio quality supports confident, polished rehearsals from day one.

What to expect

The title itself carries the metaphor of aspiration and freedom. The music moves with upward energy while maintaining the warmth of community, creating an atmosphere both celebratory and reflective about new beginnings.

Who it's for

Choirs performing graduation ceremonies, concert festivals, or end-of-year celebrations benefit from a piece that honors the occasion with sincerity. This work suits developing to intermediate treble, lower, or mixed ensembles seeking repertoire with genuine sentiment and accessible pedagogy.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the recorded accompaniment during rehearsals to lock the harmonic foundation early, then gradually reduce accompaniment volume as your singers gain independence.
  • Balance the text delivery with the soaring melodic line; neither should overwhelm the other in the emotional arc toward the final statement.
  • Allow space between phrases for breath and reflection, particularly in moments where the arrangement opens up texturally.

How to use it

Place this as a standout closing piece for graduation ceremonies or as an emotional anchor in spring concert programs that build toward transitions and milestones. It also works well as a finale for honors concerts or as part of a multi-piece choral set exploring themes of growth and opportunity.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with dynamic shape across longer melodic phrases
  • Balancing individual voice parts within four-part or mixed harmony
  • Interpreting text-driven expression in secular choral literature
  • Responding to recorded accompaniment as a rehearsal and performance tool

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