Let Freedom Ring!: SATB Choral Octavo
(With "America, the Beautiful")
Words by Samuel F. Smith, music and additional words by Ruth Morris Gray
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Description
Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of "America" are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from "America the Beautiful" also appears as this exciting piece nears its grand finish. "Let freedom ring in our hearts, let love abide. Of thee I sing, let freedom ring." This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003679
More about this title
About the Composer: Ruth Morris Gray
Ruth Morris Gray brings two decades of classroom experience to her compositional work, having directed choirs at Rosemead High School since 2004. Her musical training spans performance and composition, with degrees from Biola University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, grounded in a California Single Subject Music Credential. Her catalog exceeds 100 published choral works.
Beyond the rehearsal room, Gray is an active performer and traveler who finds creative balance through swimming, reading, and cycling with her husband, Douglas.
Why we love this
Gray's approach to patriotic repertoire avoids sentimentality by pairing a fresh, singable melody with carefully chosen text that feels contemporary rather than ceremonial. The structural arc from the opening verses through the original chorus to the culminating 'America the Beautiful' harmonization gives choirs a satisfying musical journey that builds genuine momentum.
What to expect
The piece inhabits the space between reverence and celebration; it honors familiar lyrics while the new melody prevents the work from feeling like a straightforward arrangement. The momentum builds steadily, with the harmonic richness of the 'America the Beautiful' section providing a rewarding payoff after the original material.
Who it's for
This octavo works for choirs with solid blend and balance skills who need a 4th of July or summer concert closer with substance. It suits community ensembles, church choirs, and school groups looking for patriotic material that respects singers' musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the new melody with a clear phrase arc during the opening verses; the sweeping contour loses impact if sung too literally to the written line.
- Balance the original chorus prominently against the familiar 'America the Beautiful' section so both elements shine distinctly rather than blending into one.
- Let the recorded accompaniment anchor your blend work during initial rehearsals, then gradually reduce reliance on it so singers own the harmonic relationships.
How to use it
Reserve this for a summer or patriotic-themed concert where it can serve as a final piece; the combination of recognizable text and fresh composition makes it accessible to audiences while remaining vocally interesting for singers. Its 12-page length and straightforward SATB voicing fit naturally into programs mixing new works with familiar standards.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained, lyrical lines with consistent phrase shape
- Balancing familiar text (America, America the Beautiful) against original material
- Part independence within dense four-part harmony
- Dynamic control across a wide emotional range from intimate to triumphant