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Go 'Way from My Window: SSA Choral Octavo

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Go 'Way from My Window: SSA Choral Octavo

Go 'Way from My Window: SSA Choral Octavo

Arr. Ruth Elaine Schram

Item: 00-16335
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A tender setting for mixed or women's voices of a gorgeous American folk song. The melody is at once tender and soaring, allowing for much freedom of movement throughout. Solid choral writing, logical voice leading and a supportive piano accompaniment.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081136929
SKU: 00-16335

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About the Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Ruth Elaine Schram has built a significant career as a choral composer and arranger, with a particular gift for breathing new life into folk material. Her arrangements balance respect for traditional melodies with sophisticated harmonic language and accessible voice leading, making her work valuable across school, community, and festival settings.

Why we love this

Schram's setting trusts the folk melody to carry its own weight while surrounding it with intelligent harmonic support that never overwhelms. The SSA voicing opens this piece to more ensembles than the traditional SATB version, and the eight-page length gives you enough substance for a festival entry without demanding months of rehearsal.

What to expect

Tender and open, with a melody that seems to float above supportive harmonies. The piece holds an intimate quality even when sung at full voice, drawing listeners into the vulnerability of the traditional folk song while the piano gently expands the harmonic palette around it.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves SSA and SSAA choirs looking for festival-ready material that doesn't require advanced voice leading skills but still offers musical depth. It works equally well for high school women's choirs and community ensembles seeking American folk literature with accessible range and straightforward part independence.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody with the freedom the arrangement invites; resist the urge to make every phrase identical in phrasing or dynamics.
  • Balance the upper voices so the second soprano part enriches rather than competes with the first soprano line.
  • Use the piano accompaniment to anchor harmonic color; the instrumental part should sit in the mix without drowning out the voices.
  • Build awareness of the emotional arc across all eight pages so the piece doesn't feel like disconnected moments strung together.

How to use it

Pair this with other American folk settings to create a thematic program segment, or program it as a contrast to contemporary works earlier in your concert. Its eight pages and moderate difficulty make it suitable for festival consideration, where a beautifully sung traditional arrangement often stands out against heavier contemporary fare.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing folk melody with stylistic awareness
  • Balancing independent soprano lines without compromising the primary melodic voice
  • Reading and performing SSA voicing with confidence
  • Coordinating vocal tone and expression with piano accompaniment

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