Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers (arr. Greg Gilpin): SAB Choral Octavo
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Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers (arr. Greg Gilpin): SAB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Greg Gilpin

Item: 35-DS00404807
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 13
SKU: 35-DS00404807

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About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin holds the position of Director of Educational Choral Publications at Shawnee Press, where his work shapes choral music for educators nationwide. An ASCAP award-winning composer and arranger, he has conducted major ensembles at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Ryman Auditorium, and internationally at the Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall in London, and Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik. His recent collaborations include co-creating a new arrangement of "What Child is This?" with opera singer Angela Brown and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, as well as composing the award-winning score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue."

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his expertise into professional organizing and financial coaching, founding Maestro Organizing and appearing on network television and the series "Hoarders." He holds membership in ACDA, NAfME, SAG-AFTRA, and maintains Life Loyal status in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Why we love this

Gilpin's arrangement brings the infectious energy of this beloved classic to three-part mixed voices without sacrificing the sparkle that makes the piece work. The SAB voicing opens the piece to choirs at various developmental stages while maintaining the character and charm audiences expect, making it an accessible choice for holiday programs that still demands attention.

What to expect

Bright, playful, and bursting with nostalgic charm. The arrangement captures the whimsy of toy soldiers marching in formation, moving with crisp rhythmic precision and lighthearted energy that audiences recognize instantly.

Who it's for

Developing choirs exploring three-part mixed voicing will find this arrangement immediately rewarding. It works equally well for traditional holiday concerts, casual winter performances, or any program needing a crowd-pleasing opener or encore.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish a steady, bright tempo from the start. The piece thrives on rhythmic precision and forward motion; rushing the accompaniment undermines the parade-march character.
  • Balance the parts so the melody soars above the harmonic foundation. In three-part writing, clarity between soprano and alto lines prevents muddiness in the texture.
  • Shape the phrases with natural breathing points. Even a familiar tune benefits from intentional phrasing that gives the ensemble moments to reset and breathe together.
  • Let the accompaniment drive the rhythmic vitality. An energetic piano part anchors the fun and keeps younger singers locked into the pulse.

How to use it

Open a holiday concert with this piece to set a joyful tone, or slot it early in the program as a palate cleanser between more serious selections. Its accessibility and immediate appeal make it ideal for mixed-level choirs balancing ambitious repertoire with guaranteed audience engagement.

Skills your students will build

  • Three-part harmonic independence in SAB voicing
  • Rhythmic precision and unified pulse maintenance
  • Phrase shaping and breath management across longer musical lines
  • Part-singing awareness and blend between soprano and alto ranges

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