I Saw a Ship Go Sailing: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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I Saw a Ship Go Sailing: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: I Saw a Ship Go Sailing: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46930
Price: 2.05 USD
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Words based on a traditional nursery rhyme, music by Glenda Franklin

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A piano accompaniment that suggests the gentle rocking of a boat at sea sets the scene for this fanciful nighttime adventure, featuring a text adapted from a traditional nursery rhyme. With a melody built around a minor triad, it's a clear introduction to minor tonality. A couple of cues allow for optional three-part harmony at the end.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081535791

SKU: 00-46930

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About the Composer: Glenda Franklin

Glenda Franklin brings four decades of classroom experience to her compositional work, having taught middle and high school choral students across Georgia's public and private schools. Beyond her teaching studio, she has conducted state honor choruses, served as an adjudicator for large group evaluations, and accompanied Georgia All-State performances. Her compositions have earned recognition on state festival lists throughout Georgia and beyond, with twenty-two works currently featured on the Georgia Large Group Performance Evaluation required music list.

Franklin holds degrees from Brenau University and Piedmont College and maintains active membership in NAfME, GMEA, and ASCAP. Her music has been published by Alfred Music, Carl Fischer, Shawnee Press, and other major houses. She was named South Habersham Middle School Teacher of the Year in both 1999 and 2009, reflecting her sustained impact on music education in her home region of Clarkesville, Georgia.

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Why we love this

Franklin writes with clear pedagogical purpose without sacrificing genuine musicality. The piano part genuinely evokes the gentle motion of water while remaining accessible to accompany, and the optional three-part cues at the end let you extend the piece's life across multiple years of singers. A piece this engaging and this useful on a festival list is worth programming.

What to expect

Dreamy and gently rocking, with a lullaby-like quality that draws listeners into a quiet maritime reverie. The minor melody has a tender, almost wistful character, while the piano's undulating accompaniment suggests the rhythm of waves and the hypnotic sway of a ship at rest. There's an air of wonder in the text and music together, the kind of imaginative journey that appeals to young singers.

Who it's for

Middle and high school choirs looking for a secure introduction to minor tonality that doesn't feel like a lesson. The two-part voicing and accessible text work well for mixed-ability groups, and the optional extensions make it flexible across grade levels and skill levels.

How to get the most out of it

Let the piano accompaniment establish the rocking motion before the choir enters; this harmonic foundation will help singers feel the gentle pulse and lock into the minor tonality from the start.
Encourage singers to imagine the nighttime scene and allow their tone to reflect the quieter, more contemplative character of the text. Avoid pressing for volume; intimacy serves this piece better.
When rehearsing the optional three-part harmony cues, isolate those measures so singers understand how the parts move independently before putting them back into the full piece.
Pay attention to any dynamic or articulation marks around the key moments of melodic shape; even subtle changes help the story unfold and keep younger singers engaged.

How to use it

This works naturally in a spring or end-of-year concert program as a standalone piece, or pair it with other sea-themed or nature-inspired literature for a thematic set. Its gentle character makes it an effective contrast to more energetic repertoire, and its short length suits festival schedules without monopolizing your program.