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I Will Sing: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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I Will Sing: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

I Will Sing: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Words and music by Andy Beck

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A nature-inspired text reveals beautiful music all around "and if you listen closely," even inside of yourself. Andy's craftsmanship and artistic fingerprint is evident throughout---from the sparkling piano introduction and hushed opening phrase, to the memorable refrain, ascending bridge, and most surprising finish. Not to be missed!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081514475
SKU: 00-45708

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck serves as Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, where he has shaped the choral catalog for years. His compositional output spans over 450 works for choir, vocalists, and young singers, alongside foundational choral resources including Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique. His music reaches singers across the globe, as evidenced by countless YouTube performances from school choirs, community ensembles, and honor groups.

Beyond the page, Beck is an active guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator working with educators and students throughout the United States and internationally. He has served as commissioned composer and guest conductor for all-state honor choirs and regional ensembles, particularly throughout the Southeast. A trained tenor with degrees from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, Beck brings practical experience to his work, having performed with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and contributed as a studio singer for Alfred Music since 1992. His dual commitment to choral artistry and music literacy informs every piece he publishes.

Why we love this

Beck's ear for singable melodic lines combined with sophisticated harmonic choices creates an octavo that sounds effortless for singers but leaves audiences genuinely moved. The architecture of this piece, from its reflective opening through the ascending bridge to its unexpected conclusion, reveals the kind of intentional craftsmanship that makes a work memorable enough to return to season after season.

What to expect

From the sparkling piano introduction, you enter a space of quiet introspection and natural beauty. The piece unfolds like listening to wind in trees or water moving over stones; by its conclusion, you have heard something both intimate and expansive.

Who it's for

This octavo serves choirs seeking a concert and festival piece with genuine artistic substance. Whether your ensemble ranges from high school to community level, this work offers the kind of accessible yet sophisticated writing that allows singers to feel accomplished while audiences receive something genuinely moving.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the hushed opening phrase with careful dynamic control; the contrast between the pianissimo entrance and the fuller refrain depends entirely on restraint in these opening measures.
  • Give the ascending bridge time to breathe and build, resisting the urge to rush through the rising line; let the melody unfold naturally as voices climb.
  • Prepare singers for the surprising finish well in advance so the conclusion lands as intended rather than feeling abrupt; mark it clearly in rehearsal and discuss the artistic purpose before the first run-through.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece in a nature-themed concert or as a powerful standalone selection on a mixed festival program. Its reflective quality makes it ideal for spring programming or as a contrast piece following something more energetic or dramatic.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining soft dynamics without loss of tone quality
  • Following ascending melodic lines with accurate intonation
  • Creating contrast between sections through disciplined dynamic shaping
  • Interpreting text-painting and emotional subtext in choral writing

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