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Je le Vous Diray: 3-Part Mixed, <I>a cappella</I> Choral Octavo

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Je le Vous Diray: 3-Part Mixed, a cappella Choral Octavo

Je le Vous Diray: 3-Part Mixed, a cappella Choral Octavo

French Chanson / arr. Russell Robinson

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Rarely has Renaissance repertoire been this fun to sing or easy to identify with. Sung in English, French, or a combination of both, this playful tune pokes fun at gossiping and is best performed with a twinkle in the eyes! Light a cappella singing, repetitive musical form for easy learning, and a witty, candid attitude. "La, la, la, I'll say it anyway!"

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081223162
SKU: 00-23403

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About the Arranger: Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson has spent decades shaping choral music through his work as both an educator and a prolific arranger. As Emeritus Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida, he has conducted at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, and has presented at festivals and conferences across six continents. His leadership extended to the national level through roles with the National Association for Music Education and the Florida Music Educators Association, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

With over 500 published works to his name, Robinson brings deep understanding of what makes choral music singable, engaging, and educationally sound. His catalog spans compositions and arrangements across multiple voicings and styles, grounded in practical knowledge of rehearsal room realities and what moves both singers and audiences.

Why we love this

Robinson's arrangement captures the mischievous spirit of the original without losing its Renaissance character, and the repetitive musical form makes it genuinely easy to rehearse while remaining genuinely fun to perform. The flexibility to sing in English, French, or both gives your choir agency over the text and opens conversation about how language shapes musical intention. For programs needing a lighter moment that still carries musical substance, this delivers.

What to expect

Bright and conspiratorial, like passing notes in study hall set to music. The tune feels both timeless and immediately recognizable, with the kind of playful energy that makes singers smile during rehearsal and audiences lean forward during performance.

Who it's for

This works beautifully for mixed choirs at the intermediate level who want to explore Renaissance repertoire without heavy technical demands. It's ideal for singers who appreciate humor and character in their music and for directors seeking a piece that builds ensemble cohesion through its accessible, iterative structure.

How to get the most out of it

  • Encourage singers to imagine they're sharing a juicy bit of gossip with a friend; the musical playfulness only lands if the delivery feels natural and conspiratorial rather than overly theatrical.
  • Use the repetitive sections to layer in dynamic shading and vowel color changes; subtle variations in interpretation across repetitions prevent the form from feeling static.
  • Settle on your language choice early in rehearsals so singers internalize the text fully and can project personality rather than concentrating on accuracy.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with other secular Renaissance works on a concert exploring the lighter side of early music, or use it as a program opener or closer to shift mood and remind the audience that choral singing can be joyful and unpretentious. Its brevity and charm also make it effective as a competition or festival piece where you want to showcase musicality alongside strong ensemble skills.

Skills your students will build

  • A cappella intonation and blend in three parts
  • Diction and text expression in French and English
  • Ensemble control of repetitive harmonic structures
  • Characterization and performance attitude in secular choral music

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