Holdiridia: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Traditional Swiss Folk Song / arr., with additional words, by Sonja Poorman and Andy Beck
Item: 00-PO-0006301
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Description
This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in the process. A frothy and fun layered yodeling section in the middle helps build part-singing skills. A wonderful piece for teaching!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0006301
More about this title
About the Arranger: Sonja Poorman
Sonja Poorman brings three decades of choral direction and composition to music education settings across churches and schools. Her training in music education from Ball State University and the University of Miami grounds her work in both pedagogy and performance, and she continues to develop sacred and educational arrangements that serve ensemble singers at all levels.
Arranger Andy Beck collaborates with Poorman on this arrangement, bringing complementary expertise to the creation of choral textures and part-writing that serves teaching and performance equally well.
Why we love this
The arrangement distributes melody across all singers rather than locking it into one part, so every voice feels the satisfaction of carrying the tune. That layered yodeling section isn't just fun; it's a genuine pedagogical tool that builds independence and listening skills without feeling like drill work.
What to expect
Imagine the sound of voices echoing across mountain valleys: playful, rhythmic, and communal. The piece captures the spirit of Alpine hikers with buoyant energy and a sense of celebration that builds through the yodeling layers into something genuinely infectious.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully for middle and high school choirs developing part-singing independence, as well as adult community choirs seeking accessible secular repertoire with real musical substance. Directors teaching yodeling technique or Swiss folk traditions will find this a natural fit for both curricular goals and pure enjoyment.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the melodic line wherever it sits in the texture. Mark your score to show singers which voice holds the main tune in each section so they understand the architecture beneath the shifting parts.
- Approach the yodeling section with rhythmic precision and clarity of articulation. The effect depends on crisp note attacks and clean releases so the layered voices read distinctly.
- Lean into the Swiss folk character through warm vowels and a brisk but buoyant tempo. This music lives in lightness, not weight.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert to set an energetic, lighthearted tone, or pair it with other folk traditions to explore global singing practices. It also serves as an excellent midyear piece when you're building ensemble confidence and want repertoire that feels rewarding to both singers and listeners without excessive technical demand.
Skills your students will build
- Tracking independent melodic lines while other voices move independently
- Sustaining accuracy in layered, rhythmic yodeling textures
- Shifting between melody and harmonic support roles within the same piece
- Interpreting folk idiom and maintaining character through lyrical and rhythmic clarity