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May a Rainbow Run Beside You: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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May a Rainbow Run Beside You: 2-Part Choral Octavo

May a Rainbow Run Beside You: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Words from traditional Irish Blessings, music by Mark Burrows

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Composer Mark Burrows has crafted an expressive parting song that singers will legitimately love to sing. With words taken from a variety of traditional Irish blessings set to a warm, lyrical melody, this heartfelt selection is sure to uplift and delight. Consider this a "signature song" to include on every performance this year. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081531076
SKU: 00-46532

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About the Composer: Mark Burrows

Mark Burrows

Mark Burrows composes and conducts music that reaches performers across age ranges and ensemble types. From children's choirs to adult groups to intergenerational festival ensembles, his work appears on state and festival lists nationwide, and he fields multiple commissions annually. He holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Southern Methodist University and a master's degree in conducting from Texas Christian University.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Burrows currently serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC, Fort Worth, where his understanding of how singers of different ages connect with music directly shapes his compositional voice. His catalog is published by major houses and reflects both his classroom experience and his commitment to writing music that performers genuinely want to sing.

Why we love this

Burrows has written a parting song that actually works. The melody sits beautifully for 2-part singers, the text drawn from Irish blessings feels authentic rather than saccharine, and the emotional arc builds naturally without overselling itself. Directors return to this piece year after year because it lands with audiences and gives singers something genuinely worth preparing.

What to expect

Warm and reflective, with the feeling of being given a genuine Irish blessing by someone who means it. The melody unfolds gently without sentimentality, and the text choices from traditional sources give it a timeless quality that resonates long after the final note.

Who it's for

Any choir director programming a graduation, banquet, or year-end concert needs this in their rotation. Suitable for middle school through adult choirs with developing 2-part singers who benefit from expressive, singable material that rewards careful preparation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Encourage singers to feel the warmth in the vocal line without dragging the tempo; the lyricism comes from phrase shape and breath placement, not a slower pace.
  • Use the MakeMusic Cloud accompaniment to solidify part independence during rehearsals, then reduce its role as singers gain confidence with their lines.
  • Shape the dynamics gradually across the piece to avoid static volume; let the text and melodic contour guide when voices swell and recede.
  • Balance the two parts so neither overwhelms; this piece thrives on blend rather than contrast, so blend should be prioritized in final rehearsals.

How to use it

Program this as a closing piece for a graduation ceremony, end-of-year concert finale, or as part of a blessing-themed concert. Its expressive character and moderate length (8 pages) make it an ideal bridge between more energetic selections and the concert's final moment.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long phrases with proper breath support
  • Blending two parts while maintaining individual line clarity
  • Shaping melody through dynamic control and textual understanding
  • Balancing expression with musical form

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