Jenny Kissed Me: TBB Choral Octavo
Words by James Henry Leigh Hunt, music by Ruth Morris Gray
Item: 00-PO-0007036
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Description
Tenor-bass choirs will enjoy this folk-like setting of a playful, poetic text. A bouncy accompaniment, vocal stack, and increasing tempo reflect the growing excitement throughout the story. Solid TBB repertoire with musicality and personality to spare!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007036
More about this title
About the Composer: Ruth Morris Gray
Ruth Morris Gray brings two decades of high school choral direction to her compositional work. Since 2004, she has directed choirs and taught piano at Rosemead High School in California while building an extensive catalog of over 100 published choral pieces. Her training spans performance and composition, grounded in degrees from Biola University, UC Santa Barbara, and a California teaching credential from Cal State Northridge.
Gray's work as a working director shapes her understanding of what singers need: music that is singable, rewarding, and genuinely engaging for student performers. Beyond the page, she is an avid traveler, swimmer, reader, and cyclist who brings curiosity and vitality to everything she undertakes.
Why we love this
Gray has crafted a TBB piece that feels natural for lower voices while delivering real musicality and personality. The folk-like melody paired with a bouncy accompaniment and the witty acceleration of tempo makes this the kind of piece that audiences remember and singers enjoy performing immediately, without needing rehearsal as a remedy for lifeless writing.
What to expect
Playful and spirited, the piece bounces along with a folk-like simplicity that immediately draws listeners in. As the tempo builds and excitement mounts, the growing vocal texture mirrors the unfolding story, creating a sense of forward momentum that feels joyful rather than frantic.
Who it's for
This octavo works well for tenor-bass choirs seeking secular repertoire with genuine wit and musicality. It's ideal for groups looking for a concert or festival piece that doesn't require extensive maturity or technical range but rewards thoughtful interpretation.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the accompaniment bouncy and rhythmically precise; it's the engine of the piece's energy, so lock the rhythm section early in rehearsals.
- Shape the increasing tempo gradually and deliberately rather than suddenly jumping speed. Think of it as building momentum phrase by phrase.
- Balance the vocal stack so the melody cuts through without the harmony drowning it out. This prevents the piece from feeling muddy as the texture thickens.
- Encourage the singers to find the humor and lightness in the text. The story is playful, and your delivery should match that tone.
How to use it
Program this early or mid-concert when you want to shift into lighter territory and showcase your ensemble's rhythmic precision and personality. It pairs well with more serious art song or classical fare as a palate cleanser that reminds audiences why choral music can be fun.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision within a bouncy, syncopated accompaniment
- Balancing melody and harmony in a stacked vocal arrangement
- Executing controlled tempo changes and accelerandos
- Interpreting text with character and humor
- Blending multiple voice parts into unified sound