Jasmine Flower: SATB Choral Octavo
Chinese Folk Song, English words by Charlotte Lee / arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Item: 00-PO-0003234
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Description
With likely origins in the southern China provinces, the soothing pentatonic melody of this traditional folk song is reminiscent of the simple beauty of a white jasmine blossom. This lovely choral setting, layered with independent voice lines, is effective with the shimmering piano accompaniment or the optional string orchestra parts.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0003234
Instrumentation:
Opt. String Orchestra
More about this title
About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Douglas E. Wagner brings three decades of high school music direction into his prolific composing and arranging career. Based in Indianapolis, he holds degrees from Butler University and has seen over seventeen million copies of his music performed in schools, churches, and concert halls worldwide since 1973.
Wagner's output spans choirs, bands, orchestras, handbells, and solo instruments, with more than 3,500 published titles to his name. His arrangements are known for their musicality and accessibility, making them trusted choices for directors seeking repertoire that engages singers without oversimplifying the musical content.
Why we love this
Wagner's setting honors the folk melody's inherent simplicity while giving each voice something genuinely musical to sing. The optional string parts add depth for programs with orchestra access, but the arrangement sings beautifully with piano alone, making it flexible for any ensemble size or resource level.
What to expect
Calm and intimate, like stepping into a garden at dusk. The pentatonic melody carries an unhurried elegance, and Wagner's voice writing creates a sense of gentle harmony without fussiness or sentimentality. The optional strings add luminous color that feels earned rather than imposed.
Who it's for
SATB choirs at the intermediate level seeking accessible repertoire with genuine musical substance. Directors programming seasonal concerts, world music explorations, or recitals will find this especially useful for mixed ensembles that benefit from repertoire requiring solid blend and phrase awareness without extreme technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the pentatonic flavor by keeping vibrato minimal in the first verse. Let the transparency of the texture speak before adding warmth in subsequent phrases.
- Balance the independent voice lines so no single part overwhelms the melody. The accompaniment shimmers best when choral sonority is unified and relaxed.
- If using string parts, rehearse them separately from the choir first to establish their shimmering character, then layer in voices gradually to maintain clarity.
- Shape the phrases with gentle legit through the pentatonic contours. Avoid aggressive diction that interrupts the meditative quality of the folk melody.
How to use it
Position this as a moment of repose in a concert, especially effective between more dramatic or energetic selections. Its brevity and peaceful character make it ideal for opening a second half or anchoring a thematic set on nature, cultural traditions, or simple beauty. The optional string parts accommodate programs with orchestra access without requiring them.
Skills your students will build
- Singing pentatonic melodies with accurate intonation
- Balancing independent melodic lines within SATB texture
- Blending voice parts through legit, resonant production
- Phrasing traditional melodies with natural musicality
- Ensemble listening and balance awareness