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Light The Candle Of Peace: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Arranged by Audrey Snyder

Item: 35-DS00258550

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00258550

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About the Arranger: Audrey Snyder

Audrey Snyder has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and musically intelligent arrangers working in choral music education today. Her arrangements span jazz, pop, folk, and world music traditions, consistently demonstrating how to honor source material while crafting vocal lines that sit comfortably in rehearsal rooms and sound sophisticated in performance.

Snyder's work appears regularly on concert stages across North America, from middle school choirs to university ensembles. She understands what directors need: pieces that teach musicianship without sacrificing emotional impact, that challenge singers appropriately, and that audiences actually want to hear.

Why we love this

Snyder's gift for shaping simple materials into deeply moving moments shines here. A two-part voicing never feels like a limitation with her; instead, she builds texture and harmonic interest that rewards singers at every rehearsal level while delivering a performance that audiences recognize as genuinely affecting.

What to expect

Contemplative yet hopeful, with the kind of quiet strength that comes from restraint rather than volume. The arrangement creates space for individual voices to be heard while the harmonies weave something communal and warm.

Who it's for

This works beautifully for any treble or mixed choir with developing singers who need a piece that builds confidence without overwhelming. It suits concert programs where you want something with genuine substance and emotional maturity that still feels accessible in the rehearsal.

How to get the most out of it

  • Attend closely to the text phrasing rather than strict rhythmic gridlines. The peace message lands strongest when singers breathe naturally and allow meaning to guide their shaping.
  • Balance the two parts so neither overshadows the other, especially where the harmony thickens. Test seating arrangements and voice blending during sectionals.
  • Layer dynamic nuance across the arc of the piece. Snyder typically builds intensity gradually, so resist the urge to sing at full volume early on.

How to use it

Pair this with other seasonal or thematic repertoire focused on unity and hope; it works equally well as a concert closer or an opening statement. Consider programming it during a winter concert, assembly performance, or community-focused event where the lyrical message resonates with your audience's needs.

Skills your students will build

  • Voice independence in two-part writing
  • Sustained legit tone without belting or forcing
  • Text declamation and phrasing across longer musical lines
  • Blend and balance within a smaller ensemble texture
  • Emotional communication through restraint

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