May You Love And Be Loved: SATB Choral Octavo
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May You Love And Be Loved: SATB Choral Octavo

By Greg Gilpin

Item: 35-DS01590591
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS01590591

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin has established himself as one of America's most prolific choral composers, an ASCAP award winner, and a conductor whose work spans some of the world's most prestigious venues. From Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York to the Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall in London, and performance spaces across the globe, Gilpin has built a reputation for creating music that resonates with both singers and audiences. As Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, he shapes the choral repertoire available to directors everywhere.

Beyond the concert stage, Gilpin has pursued ventures that reflect his multifaceted talents. He earned certification as a financial coach and professional organizer, launching Maestro Organizing and appearing on network television and the series "Hoarders." In 2021, he composed the award-winning score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue" and collaborated with opera singer Angela Brown to premiere a fresh arrangement of "What Child is This?" with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. A member of ACDA, NAfME, SAG-AFTRA, and a Life Loyal Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Gilpin continues to teach, compose, and conduct as the music world moves forward.

Why we love this

Gilpin captures something rare here: a piece that feels genuinely meaningful without resorting to sentimentality or oversimplification. The text carries real weight, and the music unfolds with warmth and accessibility that allows your singers to inhabit the message rather than perform it. This works beautifully as a concert closer or a moment of connection in any season.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with quiet confidence, inviting singers and listeners into a space of reflection and affirmation. There is an unhurried quality to the harmony, a sense that each moment is being held carefully, building toward an ending that feels both personal and universal.

Who it's for

This octavo suits intermediate to advanced high school choirs and college ensembles seeking a piece with genuine emotional substance. It also works well for community and church choirs looking for an inspirational selection that sits comfortably in the voice without excessive technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Allow the opening statements to breathe independently across the voice parts; the power emerges from clarity of line, not from rushing the harmony together.
  • Balance the dynamic trajectory across all nine pages so that swells feel earned rather than sudden. Gilpin's scoring often builds gradually, and conductors who rush the climax lose the emotional arc.
  • Attend to vowel consistency within each phrase, especially where the parts diverge. The message lands clearly only when the choir sounds unified in tone despite the textural separation.

How to use it

Place this near the end of a concert to send audiences home with something they can carry with them, or use it as the anchor of a thematic program exploring connection and purpose. It pairs naturally with other accessible choral works that balance musicality with heartfelt text.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing independent melodic lines within homophonic texture
  • Maintaining vocal line integrity while listening across parts
  • Dynamic shaping and phrasing over longer musical spans
  • Text expression and emotional ownership of lyrical content

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