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Make A Difference: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

By Audrey Snyder

Item: 35-DS01140414

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS01140414

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About the Composer: Audrey Snyder

Audrey Snyder has built a reputation as a composer who writes idiomatically for young and developing ensembles. Her choral works demonstrate a clear understanding of vocal ranges, text underlay, and the pedagogical value of thoughtful part writing. Snyder balances accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that engage singers while expanding their musicianship.

Her catalog spans multiple genres and voicings, from treble and mixed choruses to jazz and pop arrangements. Snyder's work appears regularly in school concerts, festivals, and all-state festivals across the country, reflecting the trust music educators place in her compositions.

Why we love this

Snyder crafts a piece with a mission statement built into the music itself. The text and melody work together to inspire without preaching, giving your singers something genuine to perform rather than recite. For programming, it fills the need for an uplifting secular work that lands emotionally and sounds polished at festival or concert.

What to expect

The piece has an optimistic, contemporary character that feels immediate and relevant. Melodies sit naturally for mixed voices, and the harmonies are rich enough to satisfy singers while remaining transparent enough for the text to land clearly.

Who it's for

This piece works for intermediate to advancing mixed choirs seeking motivational repertoire that doesn't sacrifice musicality. Community choirs, festival choirs, and school programs looking for an accessible yet polished secular work will find this immediately useful. Singers need solid fundamental skills but not extensive ensemble experience.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic contours deliberately; Snyder's lines reward singers who commit to phrase arcs rather than sing flatly from note to note.
  • Balance the three parts carefully during ensemble rehearsals so the harmonies bloom without any single voice disappearing into the texture.
  • Consider the lyrical content when discussing interpretation; singers who understand what they are singing advocate for will bring more intention to dynamics and expression.
  • Mark breath points in advance to avoid awkward cutoffs and maintain legit line flow through longer phrases.

How to use it

Place this as a concert centerpiece or festival finale where an uplifting message lands strongest. The moderate length and straightforward 3-part writing make it suitable for programs that need a confident anchor piece without overshadowing lighter or heavier works nearby. It works equally well as a spring concert offering or a community event where the text carries symbolic weight.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing three independent parts in a mixed voicing
  • Shaping melodic phrases with intentional dynamics
  • Coordinating breath points and phrasing across an ensemble
  • Connecting lyrical meaning to musical expression
  • Blend and balance in homophonic and contrapuntal textures

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