Homeward Bound: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
By Carl Strommen
Item: 00-PO-0002738
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0002738
More about this title
About the Composer: Carl Strommen
Carl Strommen's output spans band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and choral settings, establishing him as one of the most frequently programmed composer/arrangers in North America and abroad. His works appear regularly in concert halls, broadcast media, and film scores. As an adjunct professor of orchestration and composition at Long Island University's C.W. Post Campus, Strommen remains actively connected to music education while maintaining a thriving career as a clinician and commissioned composer. His consistent recognition includes annual ASCAP Standard Writers Awards, reflecting the sustained popularity and quality of his catalog.
Why we love this
Strommen writes for choirs with genuine understanding of what young singers can accomplish. This piece sits at the sweet spot between musical substance and vocal accessibility, avoiding both the oversimplified and the unnecessarily demanding. The SAB voicing gives three-part choirs a contest-ready selection with real melodic and harmonic interest.
What to expect
The title suggests a journey home, and the music delivers warmth and directional purpose. Strommen's accessible harmonic language creates moments of genuine beauty without requiring advanced vocal gymnastics, making this an emotionally satisfying piece that singers genuinely enjoy performing.
Who it's for
Three-part mixed choirs preparing for festival or contest performance. This octavo works well for high school or middle school choirs with developing sight-reading skills who want to tackle something musically substantial without overwhelming technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the outer voices (soprano and bass) to ensure the alto line doesn't disappear when the upper voice carries the main melody.
- Let the accompaniment establish the harmonic foundation before layering in the vocal parts during rehearsals; this clarifies intonation work.
- Mark breath points clearly in rehearsal and encourage singers to breathe as a section to maintain phrase integrity.
How to use it
Pair this with other three-part secular choral works for a concert featuring contemporary American choral writing. At 8 pages, it's substantial enough to stand alone as a feature piece or to anchor a set of shorter selections. The contest/festival designation makes it an excellent choice for spring adjudication calendars.
Skills your students will build
- Reading SAB voicing across divisi passages
- Maintaining independent vocal lines in three-part texture
- Singing through longer phrases with steady breath support
- Ensemble intonation in mixed-voice harmony