Laudate Dominum: SATB Choral Octavo
Music by Sherri Porterfield
Item: 00-PO-0002050
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Here's a pure, full sounding choral work from talented composer Sherri Porterfield. The notes aren't difficult, so you can devote time to developing phrasing, blend, and tone...and the results will make your choir sound its best. Great for contests and festivals. AABA form. Traditional Latin text. Ranges are perfect for school-age choirs. (P.S. The SSA edition is gorgeous!)
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0002050
More about this title
About the Composer: Sherri Porterfield
Sherri Porterfield directs choirs at Cedar Park Middle School in Cedar Park, Texas, following a teaching career that spanned Missouri and Kansas. Her ensembles have earned first place and sweepstakes honors at competitions and performed at state music educators conventions across multiple states. She has also served as an adjunct assistant professor of music education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.
With over 175 published choral compositions to her name, Porterfield has built a catalog represented by Alfred Music Publishing and other major publishers. Since 1997, she has received annual ASCAP awards for her compositions. Her work as a clinician and guest conductor has brought her in contact with hundreds of students and teachers nationwide. A graduate of the University of Memphis (B.S.E. in music education) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (Master of Music in choral conducting), Porterfield holds memberships in the Texas Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, ASCAP, and Pi Kappa Lambda.
Why we love this
Porterfield writes with economy and purpose. The straightforward vocal writing removes technical barriers, freeing your rehearsal time for what actually transforms a choir: crafting phrases together, balancing vowels across parts, and shaping a unified sound. The AABA structure gives students a clear architectural framework, and the traditional Latin text carries liturgical weight without requiring specialized harmonic language.
What to expect
Luminous and reverential without demanding virtuosity. The traditional Latin text paired with Porterfield's clear harmonic language creates a sense of spiritual calm. This is music that lets the words breathe and the singers feel unified.
Who it's for
Middle and high school choirs with solid musicianship foundations but variable individual technique. The part-writing accommodates typical school-age ranges without transposition, and the moderate difficulty means singers at different experience levels can contribute meaningfully to a blended sound.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay close attention to vowel consistency across all four parts during the A sections. Record a rehearsal and listen back for blend problems that might not be obvious in the room.
- The B section likely offers textural or harmonic contrast; use that moment to refresh the ensemble's energy and articulation before returning to the familiar A material.
- Mark your phrasing before the first read-through. Even accessible music benefits from intentional breath placement and dynamic shaping that singers have already internalized.
How to use it
Build a sacred music set around this piece, pairing it with contrasting texts and styles at a concert or festival. Its 8-page length makes it ideal as an opening or closing anchor for a longer program, and its contest-ready status makes it a natural choice for festival or competition season.
Skills your students will build
- Singing blend and tone balance across four parts
- Phrasing and dynamic shaping in Latin text
- Recognizing and executing AABA form
- Intonation within traditional harmonic progressions
- Sustaining vowel consistency across phrase lengths