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My Time to Shine: SATB Choral Octavo

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My Time to Shine: SATB Choral Octavo

My Time to Shine: SATB Choral Octavo

Music by Brad Green

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Inspire young people of any age with this moving ballad of determination that is ideal for graduation, moving-up ceremonies, awards assemblies, and so much more. Students will latch on to the modern pop groove and the contemporary chords. And all who hear will be touched by the motivational text; "I may be young, but I have great dreams. It's my time to make them come true." A piano part that all will want to play, or use the hip SoundTrax CD.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081223384
SKU: 00-23414

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About the Composer: Brad Green

Brad Green

Brad Green brings together rigorous training and practical experience as a composer, arranger, educator, and church musician. His degrees in Composition and Music Education from Ouachita Baptist University, Southwestern Seminary, and Texas Tech University reflect study with master composers including Francis McBeth and Michael Cox. His catalog has earned recognition through performances at major concert halls and choral festivals worldwide, known for combining authentic musicianship with contemporary accessibility that connects with young singers and audiences alike.

Based in Arkansas, Green maintains an active life balancing creative work with academic and community involvement. His compositions span genres and voicings, consistently blending the musical sophistication that professionals respect with the energy and directness that students embrace.

Why we love this

Green captures the aspirational energy of a graduation moment without resorting to saccharine sentiment. The modern pop groove and contemporary harmonic language meet an earned emotional payoff, making this piece genuinely engaging for singers while delivering a message audiences remember long after the concert ends.

What to expect

The piece radiates forward momentum without sentimentality. The pop groove feels present and alive, while the choral writing allows young voices to express genuine optimism. Listeners encounter an affirmation that feels earned rather than imposed, grounded in the singers' own sense of possibility.

Who it's for

Directors programming graduation ceremonies, moving-up assemblies, awards celebrations, and other milestone events. Choirs at any level from middle school through adult groups will engage with the contemporary idiom and motivational message, making this accessible across age ranges.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the pop groove relaxed and conversational in the verse sections; this style loses its power when over-rehearsed or pushed too hard rhythmically.
  • Balance the harmonic richness by clarifying voice leading in the SATB arrangement; contemporary chord progressions reveal their color only when each line is heard distinctly.
  • Shape the text with intention, especially the central affirmation about dreams and determination. Young singers often connect more deeply when they understand what they're singing about emotionally, not just technically.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a closing piece for any ceremony centered on transitions and achievement. It pairs naturally with more classical repertoire by providing tonal contrast, or it can anchor a concert designed around contemporary choral sounds and inspirational themes.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary harmonic language and pop-influenced chord progressions
  • Rhythmic clarity in syncopated, groove-based ensemble arrangements
  • Blending and voice leading in four-part writing with modern harmonic color
  • Connecting emotional intention with text delivery in a secular motivational context

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