I Will Sing You the Stars: SAB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Mark Burrows
Item: 00-PO-0005934
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Description
“You are not alone, love will call you home.” A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The expressive vocal lines and warm choral harmonies perfectly embody the sincerity of the lyrics. An irresistible, expressive gem in any voicing.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005934
More about this title
About the Composer: Mark Burrows
Mark Burrows brings a dual expertise in composition and ensemble leadership to his work in music education. Trained at Southern Methodist University in music education and later at Texas Christian University in conducting, he has built a catalog of works published by major houses and regularly featured on state and festival lists. His compositional voice spans diverse ensemble types, from children's choirs to adult groups, and he receives commissions consistently from programs seeking music that connects performers and audiences alike.
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Burrows serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC while maintaining an active composing schedule. His understanding of what different ensembles can achieve informs every piece he writes, balancing accessibility with artistic substance.
Why we love this
Burrows captures something genuinely moving here: a father's words to his daughter become a universal message about love and connection that resonates far beyond the personal occasion. The SAB voicing opens this piece to middle school and smaller high school choirs without sacrificing harmonic warmth or emotional depth, making it rare among graduation repertoire that feels both sincere and musically substantial.
What to expect
Warm and tender, with a quality of intimate reassurance. The expressive vocal lines unfold naturally, creating moments of harmonic richness that feel earned rather than heavy, while the text grounds every musical gesture in genuine emotion rather than sentimentality.
Who it's for
Middle school through adult choirs seeking a meaningful piece for graduation ceremonies, spring concerts, or festivals. Ensembles with limited high school soprano range will find SAB voicing comfortable and effective, and the piece works equally well for community and church choirs performing around milestone events.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrase "You are not alone, love will call you home" with careful dynamic control and deliberate pacing; this is the emotional anchor of the piece, and rushing it undermines its power.
- Balance the three voice parts so that the melody line carries naturally without the alto and bass parts disappearing; in SAB writing, the middle voice often gets lost in ensemble sound.
- Use the recorded accompaniment as a rehearsal tool early on, then work toward independence so singers own the emotional shape rather than following the track.
How to use it
This piece anchors a graduation concert beautifully as either a closing number or a reflective centerpiece between uplifting selections. Its 12-page length makes it accessible for preparation timelines, and its thematic focus on connection and milestone moments connects naturally with contemporary choral repertoire or traditional processional arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained expressive lines with consistent tone quality and dynamic control
- Balancing three-part voicing while maintaining individual line independence
- Interpreting text-driven phrasing and emotional depth in secular choral literature
- Rehearsing with recorded accompaniment while developing harmonic awareness