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Let There Be Peace: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Let There Be Peace: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Let There Be Peace: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Words and music by Andy Beck

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This powerful gospel original longs for world peace with a deliberate 3/4 groove that explodes into a revival-style tag. Two brief solos are not difficult to sing, but enhance the gospel style. Add the sign language choreography featured on the Hooray for Hollywood! choral movement DVD.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081310893
SKU: 00-28545

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has established himself as one of the most performed composers in contemporary choral writing, with more than 450 works in active circulation. His output spans choral octavos, vocal resources, and children's musicals; he also authored the widely adopted sight-singing resources Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique. His compositions are performed constantly by choirs of all ages around the world, a fact easily verified through any YouTube search.

Beyond the page, Beck maintains an active career as a guest conductor, choreographer, adjudicator, and clinician, working regularly with honor choirs and all-state groups across the Southeast. He holds degrees from Ithaca College (Bachelor's in Music Education) and Northwest Missouri State University (Master's in Music Education), and brings performance experience as a tenor, director of musical theatre, and member of the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. His work as an Alfred Music studio singer since 1992 has deepened his understanding of what works for singers in real time.

Why we love this

This piece finds genuine life in its structural contrast. The 3/4 groove grounds the piece in something contemporary and singable, while the revival-style tag rewards both singers and listeners with explosive energy. Beck's two solo moments are written to feel natural in a gospel context without demanding soloists with technical training, making this accessible to most choirs while still sounding polished.

What to expect

The deliberate 3/4 groove feels grounded and meditative, honoring the message of peace with restraint and intention. When the revival-style tag ignites, the piece transforms into joyful affirmation, capturing the spiritual power of collective voice raised for a hopeful cause.

Who it's for

Directors programming peace or brotherhood-themed concerts will find this piece both vocally accessible and dramatically satisfying. It works equally well in secular community choirs, high school and college ensembles, and faith-based choral programs seeking contemporary gospel that doesn't require operatic technique.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the 3/4 groove early in rehearsal by having singers feel the pulse in their bodies before adding text. Beck's deliberate timing demands rhythmic confidence from the entire section.
  • Spotlight the two soloists in a sectional before full ensemble rehearsal. Even though they are short and not technically demanding, they set the gospel tone and need secure pitching and phrasing.
  • Learn and stage the sign language choreography from the Hooray for Hollywood! DVD alongside vocal rehearsal. The movement enhances the message of the text and deepens emotional delivery.
  • Build the tag gradually in rehearsals. The shift from 3/4 groove to revival style needs clear ensemble unity; mark the transition point visually in scores and drill it until singers anticipate the energy shift without direction.

How to use it

Program this on a peace or unity concert as either an opening statement or a powerful closing number. The piece also works well in a concert sequence that moves from reflection into celebration, pairing it with quieter, introspective works that benefit from this gospel anthem's contrasting energy.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in 3/4 meter with stylistic consistency
  • Gospel singing techniques and phrasing
  • Solo singing in a group context
  • Ensemble transitions between two distinct musical styles
  • Integrating movement and staging with vocal performance

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