I Am Song: Choral SoundTrax CD

A piece that announces itself as something special from the first phrase. The 6/8 meter and sweeping lines create natural lift and energy, while the lyrical perspective (the song itself speaking to the singer and listener) gives performers something genuinely moving to express. This works equally well as your concert opener, closing statement, or festival centerpiece.

Celtic warmth meets contemporary choral writing. The 6/8 meter creates a rolling, almost hypnotic quality that feels both ancient and immediate, while the lyrics spoken from the voice of song itself give the piece a philosophical weight. When sung well, it feels expansive and intimate at once, as though the ensemble is inviting the audience into something both timeless and deeply personal.

Choirs looking for a statement piece that lands emotionally without requiring advanced technical demands. This works for high school, community, and festival choirs, especially those drawn to contemporary sacred or secular pieces with literary substance. Directors seeking a memorable opener or closer that audiences remember long after the concert ends.

• Shape the long choral lines with a gentle swell and release rather than pushing throughout; 6/8 feels best when it flows forward organically without rigidity.
• Balance the melody line so the text remains clear even in full voice; the power of these lyrics depends on the audience hearing them distinctly.
• Let the Celtic character emerge through warm, connected vowels and a lighter approach to consonants, especially in the lilting passages.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the ensemble into the groove and meter feel, then gradually encourage singers to own the pulse independently.

Open your concert with this to set a contemplative, artistic tone before moving into other repertoire, or place it at the end as your parting statement and leave the audience sitting in silence. It pairs beautifully with other contemporary secular works or with sacred pieces that explore themes of voice, expression, and human connection. The recorded accompaniment makes it accessible for groups preparing independently or for festivals where live accompaniment is limited.

• Singing in compound meter (6/8) with natural pulse and forward motion
• Shaping long choral phrases with direction and minimal breath interruption
• Projecting text clearly across full dynamic range
• Understanding lyrical interpretation and emotional storytelling in secular choral music