Love Has Come Again: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Jasperse has written something genuinely singable that doesn't sacrifice sophistication for accessibility. The light groove and built-in hook give your singers something to latch onto, while the arrangement invites your audience into the final refrain in a way that feels earned rather than forced.

Warm and reflective without saccharine sweetness. The contemporary groove carries an intimacy that invites listeners into personal holiday memories rather than broadcasting generic sentiment. It lands somewhere between a modern pop sensibility and the emotional weight of classic holiday traditions.

Directors programming holiday concerts who want a contemporary piece that doesn't feel novelty-driven or overly simplified. This works equally well for adult choirs, high school ensembles with solid blend, and community groups looking for something with genuine charm.

• Establish the groove early in rehearsal by having rhythm section or a small group lock the beat before full choir enters; this anchors the contemporary feel.
• The recorded accompaniment serves as a reference for phrasing and balance, but encourage singers to listen to each other first; the track supports rather than leads.
• Bring out the hook with a slight lift in energy and articulation when it returns; repetition makes it memorable only if each iteration feels intentional.
• Plan dynamics for the final full-voiced refrain well in advance so the audience singalong moment feels like a natural peak rather than a sudden shift.

Position this as a centerpiece for your second half, after you've established mood and ensemble cohesion with an opening piece. The audience participation moment creates a natural bridge between formal concert presentation and shared celebration, making it ideal for programs that close with community connection.

• Singing with a contemporary groove and laid-back rhythmic phrasing
• Balancing blend while maintaining a memorable melodic line
• Engaging ensemble awareness for audience participation moments
• Interpreting dynamic shape in a ballad with pop sensibilities