I Will Fly (String Quartet): Choral Instrumental Pak
By James Eakin III
Item: 35-PK01412229
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Written for the retirement concert of Timothy Seelig as artistic director of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, this piece speaks of new beginnings and the hope that accompanies them. Perfect for any graduation or celebration of moving on. Optional string quartet or full orchestration accompaniment are also available.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01412229
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Why we love this
Eakin captures genuine emotion without sentimentality, giving singers material that feels both accessible and musically substantial. The optional string quartet arrangement adds versatility: you can perform it intimately with a small ensemble or expand it orchestrally depending on your resources and venue. It's a piece that works equally well at a concert hall or outdoor graduation ceremony.
What to expect
Hopeful and reflective, with a sense of gentle momentum forward. The music moves through passages of quiet introspection before building toward moments of affirmation, capturing both the bittersweet nature of endings and the energy of new chapters.
Who it's for
Choirs preparing music for graduation ceremonies, retirement celebrations, or concert programs focused on transition and renewal. The piece works for treble, mixed, or men's choirs given its origins with a men's chorus.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay close attention to the text painting in the opening phrases; Eakin's melodic contour reinforces the meaning of the lyrics about flight and hope.
- If using the string quartet accompaniment, ensure the quartet has opportunity for rehearsals with the choir separate from full ensemble work to lock the harmonic foundation.
- Balance the choir sound so individual voices remain clear without forcing; this piece rewards natural, supported singing over pushed volume.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece for a concert program themed around change and celebration, or use it as the final selection in a graduation concert to send singers and audiences out on an uplifting note. The optional orchestration also makes it suitable as a featured number in a larger production or benefit concert.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit vocal production over longer phrases
- Text interpretation and emotional communication in performance
- Blend and balance when singing with string accompaniment
- Sight reading of optional orchestral parts if performing the full arrangement