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Gonna Sing About a Baby: SATB <i>a cappella</i> Choral Octavo

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Gonna Sing About a Baby: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo

Gonna Sing About a Baby: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo

Words and music by Greg Gilpin

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In the tradition of his highly regarded original spirituals, Greg Gilpin offers this all-new a cappella Christmas selection. Intuitive harmonies and just the right amount of repetition in the memorable chorus make the piece both readily learnable and easy to memorize. Call-and-response verses toss joyful syncopations between sections of the choir, and quickly changing dynamics enhance the style.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081552361
SKU: 00-48413

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP-recognized composer and arranger whose choral works have been performed at prestigious venues across the globe, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. His career spans conducting, educational publishing (where he serves as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press), and recording production, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary sacred music.

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his creative reach into film scoring, composing the award-winning score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue," and collaborating with renowned opera singer Angela Brown on a new arrangement of "What Child is This?" premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. An active member of ACDA, NAfME, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, he continues to teach, compose, and conduct while remaining deeply invested in choral music's future.

Why we love this

Gilpin's gift for writing spirituals with genuine accessibility shines here. The call-and-response structure keeps all sections engaged while the syncopated exchanges between voice parts inject the energy Christmas music often lacks. Memorability is built into the harmonic language itself, so your singers won't need countless rehearsals to own this piece.

What to expect

Joyful and urgent. The syncopated exchanges between sections create a celebratory bounce while the call-and-response tradition grounds the piece in authentic spiritual language. Quick dynamic shifts keep the energy alive, making this feel contemporary while honoring a deep musical heritage.

Who it's for

This works beautifully for intermediate to advanced high school or college choirs, as well as community and church choirs seeking a fresh approach to Christmas music. The a cappella format demands clean intonation and rhythmic precision, making it ideal for ensembles with solid sight-reading and blend skills.

How to get the most out of it

  • Emphasize the rhythmic contrast between the steady verse accompaniment and the syncopated exchanges. Have each section mark their rhythms independently before blending them together.
  • Shape the dynamic changes with intention rather than smoothness. Gilpin's quick shifts in volume are part of the spiritual idiom and should feel intentional, almost conversational.
  • Use the call-and-response sections to rotate leadership. Assign different voice parts or sections to "call" on different verses so the energy stays fresh and the choir stays alert.
  • Lock the chorus melody early. Its repetition is the piece's anchor, so secure that first, then layer in the harmonic support around it.

How to use it

Position this as a mid-concert brightener or a closing number for holiday performances. Its joyful character and accessible memorability make it equally effective in Christmas pops shows, worship services, or concert programs where you want to shift into a more celebratory mood without abandoning musicality.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing syncopated rhythms in ensemble context
  • Call-and-response independence and coordination
  • A cappella intonation and blend across voice parts
  • Responding to quick dynamic changes with precision
  • Musicality in repetitive melodic structures

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