Of Light Breaking: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Paul Mealor
Item: 35-PK01520605
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Of Light Breaking SATB And Brass Band Full Score And Parts
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01520605
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About the Composer: Paul Mealor
Paul Mealor is a Welsh composer whose output spans sacred choral works, instrumental pieces, and large ensemble compositions. His writing shows deep roots in the British choral tradition while remaining distinctly contemporary in harmonic language and structural approach. Mealor's works appear regularly on concert programs from cathedrals to concert halls, and his choral music has found particular resonance in educational settings where singers respond to his lyrical melodic writing and accessible yet sophisticated harmonies.
Why we love this
The pairing of SATB chorus with brass band creates a natural grandeur without requiring orchestral resources. Mealor's harmonic language sits in a sweet spot between accessible and richly textured, giving singers substantive musical material while the brass provides both structural support and dramatic color that energizes rehearsals.
What to expect
Light imagery and spiritual resonance emerge through Mealor's transparent harmonic writing and the luminous quality that results when voices and brass move together. The piece conveys both intimacy and expansiveness, with moments of stillness punctuated by passages of genuine brightness.
Who it's for
This work serves groups that combine a concert choir with access to brass musicians (either a dedicated band or assembled players from the band program). It works equally well for cathedral choirs incorporating brass reinforcement or for academic programs seeking repertoire that showcases both ensembles in a unified statement.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the chorus carefully against brass at first; the density of the accompaniment can easily cover singers if entries aren't precisely aligned during early rehearsals.
- Shape the choral phrases with long lines rather than emphasizing individual words. The text will land more effectively when singers think in terms of architectural gestures.
- Let the brass band members hear a full run-through of the chorus part early on so they understand the textual and harmonic arc they're supporting.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert centerpiece that showcases collaborative musicianship between your choral and instrumental programs, or as a spring concert finale that leaves audiences with an uplifting musical statement. It also serves well in sacred concert programming or as a feature during ceremonies where combined ensembles can gather.
Skills your students will build
- Blending SATB harmony with instrumental accompaniment
- Sustaining long phrase lines against brass accompaniment
- Responding to harmonic complexity in contemporary sacred writing
- Ensemble coordination between chorus and instrumental sections