Rock Me, Lord: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Words and music by Andy Beck
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Description
Here's a rockin' original featuring easy-to-sing harmonies, a largely step-wise melody, and energized rhythmic phrases, just right for developing choirs. The traditional spiritual "Rock-a My Soul" becomes a key element halfway through, and a ringing descant drives to the end.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0001362
More about this title
About the Composer: Andy Beck
Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has composed and arranged over 450 works for singers of all ages, from children's musicals to sophisticated choral literature. His output spans vocal resources, sight-singing curricula (including Sing at First Sight and Foundations in Choral Sight Singing), and pedagogical vocal warm-up collections. His music circulates globally; a YouTube search surfaces countless performances by school choirs, community ensembles, and honor groups across the United States and internationally.
Beck holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University. He remains active as a tenor soloist, has served as guest conductor for all-state and honor choirs throughout the Southeast, and works regularly as a clinician, adjudicator, and choreographer. His dual commitment to musical artistry and music literacy shapes every publication he cultivates for Alfred's catalog.
Why we love this
Beck writes specifically for developing choirs with an ear for what actually works in rehearsal. The step-wise melody and straightforward harmonies eliminate frustration during early learning, while the energized rhythm and spiritual foundation keep singers emotionally invested. The addition of the familiar "Rock-a My Soul" and a climactic descant give your ensemble real payoff and a sense of musical growth within a single piece.
What to expect
The piece radiates joy and forward drive. Its rhythmic vitality contrasts beautifully with the reflective warmth of the spiritual halfway through, creating emotional arc rather than sameness. The descant finale lifts the whole arrangement skyward, delivering the kind of satisfying moment that reminds singers why they showed up.
Who it's for
Developing choirs and groups building confidence in three-part mixed voicing will find accessible entry points throughout. Directors working with singers at the intermediate level, including middle school ensembles and newer high school sections, can teach this without slowing rehearsal momentum.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the rhythmic groove early. Tap the primary pulse while singers learn their parts so the forward momentum becomes muscle memory rather than something fought against.
- Balance the descant carefully during the final section. It should ring out but not overwhelm the foundation harmonies; rehearse the lower two parts with full voice first, then layer the top part in.
- Anchor the spiritual transition into "Rock-a My Soul" by slowing slightly and shifting the dynamic. Mark a clear breath before re-entering; this moment deserves its own space.
How to use it
This works well as a concert closer on a sacred or spirituals-themed program, where the familiar melody and rhythmic energy leave audiences smiling. It also fits effectively on a spring concert celebrating American choral traditions or as a feature for developing singers showcasing what they've learned mid-year.
Skills your students will build
- Three-part mixed voicing independence and part security
- Reading stepwise melodies with confidence
- Sustaining rhythmic precision through energized, syncopated phrases
- Blending and balancing a descant with lower voices
- Connecting written notation to spiritual and folk idioms