I Love the Mountains: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

$29.98 USD

I Love the Mountains: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Arr. Shayla L. Blake

Item: 00-A-00015993

$29.98

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Series: Alfred Choral - PerformancePlus+

Publisher: Alfred Music

SKU: 00-A-00015993

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About the Composer: Julie I. Myers

Julie I. Myers brings more than 25 years of music education experience from Pennsylvania's public schools, where she has shaped young musicians across multiple grade levels. Her training spans composition work at Westminster Choir College and deep study of Orff Schulwerk pedagogy, giving her distinctive insight into how choral music functions in educational settings. Myers is equally accomplished as a lyricist, having crafted texts for numerous school and sacred choral works through ongoing collaborations with composers. Her writing has appeared in Highlights for Children, Music K-8, and Reader's Digest, reflecting her broad reach in music education publishing.

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Why we love this

This piece captures genuine joy without sentimentality, and the 2-part voicing keeps it accessible while the arrangement by Shayla L. Blake maintains musical integrity. Choirs at this level get a concert-ready selection that actually sounds vibrant in performance, supported by professional-quality recorded accompaniment that lets you rehearse with confidence.

What to expect

The piece radiates warmth and optimism through its celebration of natural beauty, with a melodic shape that feels immediate and singable while the harmonic movement keeps ears engaged. There's an earnest quality throughout; the music doesn't wink at its sentiment but rather invites singers to deliver it with straightforward conviction.

Who it's for

Middle school and high school choirs building confidence in two-part singing, as well as younger singers who need accessible music with genuine artistic substance. Directors seeking repertoire that works equally well for school concerts and community performance contexts will find this a natural fit.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the two parts so neither overwhelms; mark dynamics clearly in rehearsal to prevent one voice from disappearing during sustained passages.
Use the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to establish tempo and harmonic context, then gradually reduce dependence as singers internalize the progressions.
Work independently with each voice part on its own line before combining, especially if your singers are still developing part-singing fluency.
Shape the phrase endings with slight breath and diminuendo to maintain musical momentum rather than letting sections feel choppy or disconnected.

How to use it

Position this as an uplifting standalone selection in a spring concert or outdoor performance, or pair it with other nature-themed repertoire for thematic programming. Its accessible 2-part scoring also makes it ideal for building ensemble cohesion early in the rehearsal year or for involving newer singers in a concert.