Music In My Soul: Choral Octavo Digital SoundPax
Words and music by Mike Strickland
Item: 00-PK-0006390
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Description
This upbeat pop-rock original has optimism and energy to spare. Singers will dig the accented groove, plentiful rhymes, and solo opportunities. A celebration of the artist within each us: "I got the music, music in my soul."
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Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
SKU:
00-PK-0006390
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
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Why we love this
Strickland delivers exactly what middle and high school choirs crave: a groove that lands instantly, lyrics that stick, and genuine opportunities for singers to shine as soloists. The pop-rock idiom feels current without sacrificing musicality, and the accented rhythmic framework gives singers something physical to lock into together.
What to expect
Walking into rehearsal knowing you're learning something that feels relevant to students' actual musical lives. The piece radiates optimism without saccharine sentiment; it's a genuine celebration of the creative impulse that lives in every young musician.
Who it's for
This works for middle school through early high school choirs looking for contemporary repertoire with swagger and accessibility. Singers respond to the celebratory message and the rock-flavored arrangement, while directors appreciate material that doesn't require an unwieldy ensemble size to sound full.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic precision of the accented groove. Have singers count internally and feel the pocket rather than rushing the offbeats.
- Assign soloists early and build their parts into rehearsals as featured moments, not afterthoughts. Let the ensemble support them with confidence.
- Balance the energy: the piece is upbeat, but clarity of text matters more than volume. Dial in articulation on the rhymed sections so the lyrical wit comes through.
How to use it
Program this as a showcase closer or mid-concert energy booster that captures audience attention. It pairs well with more traditional repertoire on a concert, offering variety and demonstrating your choir's range. The solo opportunities make it ideal for highlighting individual singers in a concert format.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in pop-rock groove patterns
- Solo performance confidence in a supported ensemble context
- Text projection and clarity in contemporary idiom
- Ensemble blend while maintaining individual vocal independence