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Mary, Did You Know?: SAB Choral Octavo

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Mary, Did You Know?: SAB Choral Octavo

Mary, Did You Know?: SAB Choral Octavo

Words and music by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene / arr. Tim Hayden

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Recorded by over 500 artists such as Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, and Pentatonix, this tender Christmas ballad is considered a modern classic. Appropriate for both school and church settings, this dramatic choral arrangement offers each voice part a turn with the haunting melody as it builds to a powerful bridge and a contemplative close.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081513492
SKU: 00-45610

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About the Composer: Mark Lowry

Mark Lowry is a contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter whose work has shaped modern worship and holiday music across multiple genres. Beyond his role as a performer and entertainer, Lowry has established himself as a prolific composer whose songs have crossed over into mainstream culture, gaining recognition through recordings by artists across country, pop, and R&B styles.

Why we love this

This arrangement respects the song's emotional core while giving each voice section a moment with the signature melody, preventing the familiar tune from feeling static. The dramatic bridge and contemplative final section create genuine musical interest for singers and listeners alike, making it a standout choice among holiday octavos that avoid saccharine arrangements.

What to expect

The piece carries a tender, questioning quality that respects the song's lyrical meditation rather than overselling sentimentality. As the arrangement unfolds, tension builds toward a powerful moment before settling into quiet reflection, creating a complete emotional arc that feels both earnest and musically substantial.

Who it's for

This octavo works for school choirs seeking substantial Christmas repertoire beyond novelty songs and for church choirs wanting contemporary sacred music that connects with modern audiences. Both settings will find the SAB voicing accessible while the arrangement's sophistication rewards mature musicianship.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody carefully as it passes between voice parts; the haunting quality depends on clarity without soloistic dominance.
  • Shape the bridge as the emotional climax of the piece; build intensity gradually and pull back for the reflective ending rather than sustaining the peak.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock ensemble entrances and intonation, particularly where voice parts interact in the transitional sections.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece or the reflective moment in a Christmas service where a familiar title carries fresh musical weight. Its moderate length and emotional depth make it ideal for a program's second half, offering contrast to more energetic holiday selections.

Skills your students will build

  • Passing a melodic line cleanly between voice parts while maintaining ensemble unity
  • Shaping dynamic arcs in a ballad that builds to climax then retreats
  • Balancing harmony parts against featured melodies in SAB texture
  • Interpreting contemporary sacred music with musical maturity rather than oversimplification

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