PianoTrax 14: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Eighteen doorways into varied musical worlds. You move from the reverent Latin of Benedicamus Domino to the spirited storytelling of Pirates of the Cherry Tree to the luminous serenity of Still, Still, Still. Each arrangement arrives with its own character intact, supported by playing that respects the composer's intent and gives your singers a secure musical foundation.

Choral directors working with these 18 specific octavo titles who need dependable piano accompaniment for rehearsal and performance. This resource works equally well for high school choirs, community ensembles, and college programs seeking to maximize rehearsal efficiency without requiring a pianist at every session.

• Use the tracks during sectional rehearsals to help singers internalize their parts independently, especially for arrangements with intricate counterpoint or syncopated accompaniment patterns.
• Set the tempo slightly slower than your final performance tempo during early rehearsals; singers can then lock onto the recorded track and gradually move toward your interpretation.
• Balance the recorded accompaniment volume strategically in full rehearsals: loud enough to support singers who are still building confidence, soft enough that you can hear blend and intonation clearly.

These tracks are invaluable for building a flexible concert season. Program pieces from this collection across your fall and spring concerts, using the accompaniment recordings during the bulk of your rehearsal process so singers develop strong part security before you transition to live piano (if desired) or final performance. The variety means you can craft programs with real emotional range and musical substance.

• Pitch accuracy and part independence through repeated listening to recorded accompaniment
• Confidence in singing parts initially learned without live piano support
• Understanding of how piano voicing and rhythmic motion shape phrasing and text expression
• Flexibility in adapting to accompaniment-driven tempos across diverse musical styles