Perseus: SATB Choral Octavo

The piece draws listeners into ancient mythology through modern choral writing that balances accessibility with compositional craft. Expect moments of harmonic tension alongside lyrical passages that showcase vocal blend and control.

SATB choirs ready for concert and festival repertoire that demands musical maturity and dramatic engagement. This works for mixed ensembles at the high school level through community and college choirs seeking contemporary sacred or secular material with narrative weight.

• Balance the narrative arc across all 13 pages by treating phrase endings as moments to breathe rather than places to drop energy.
• Clarify the harmonic language early in rehearsal so singers understand how the choral texture supports the story being told.
• Record a full run-through before performance week to identify transition points where ensemble cohesion needs tightening.

Anchor a concert around classical or mythology themes, or program it as a centerpiece festival entry that demonstrates your choir's range and interpretive depth. The 13-page length positions it as a substantial offering without requiring an entire program to revolve around it.

• Sustained legit singing across extended phrases
• Harmonic independence within SATB texture
• Narrative interpretation and dramatic pacing
• Ensemble blend and intonation in complex chord progressions