Julie I. Myers brings nearly three decades of classroom experience to her work as a composer and lyricist in Pennsylvania's public schools. Her training at Westminster Choir College and West Chester University in composition and Orff pedagogy informs both her teaching practice and her writing for young singers.
Myers has established herself as a sought-after collaborator, creating texts for sacred and school choral works that balance accessibility with musical substance. Her published work appears in Highlights for Children, Music K-8, and Reader's Digest, and she maintains active membership in Pennwriters.
Why we love this
Myers and Brooke craft an Advent piece that respects both the liturgical season and the practical constraints of developing choirs. The three-part voicing sits comfortably for mixed groups while the text and musical gesture feel genuinely celebratory rather than perfunctory.
What to expect
Bright and purposeful, with the kind of rhythmic clarity that comes from strong text-setting. The piece moves forward with conviction rather than linger, capturing the anticipatory spirit of Advent through both melody and harmonic gesture.
Who it's for
Developing SAB choirs seeking substantive sacred repertoire for Advent services or winter concerts. The piece works well for groups with solid reading skills who are ready to move beyond unison arrangements but still benefit from accessible voicing.
How to get the most out of it
Establish a confident tempo early in rehearsal so singers understand the celebratory energy the piece demands rather than approaching it tentatively
Balance the parts carefully in the opening; the altos and sopranos need equal rhythmic definition to anchor the texture
Shape the final phrase with a slight ritardando to give the text room to land without sounding abrupt
How to use it
Pair this with a processional or another seasonal piece to create a focused Advent segment within a larger concert. It also works as an opening number for a service of lessons and carols, setting an energetic tone before more introspective selections.
Skills your students will build
Three-part blend and balance in mixed voicing
Text clarity and articulation in faster rhythmic passages
Sustaining ensemble energy across a piece built on repetition
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