Savor So: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo

Name: Savor So: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39787
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Words and music by Darmon Meader

Item: 00-39787

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The verb "savor" is defined "to enjoy with zest, to relish." And so this lush, soulful a cappella choral should be "savored" by all, as it identifies those many earthly joys we treasure in life.

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Series: Lawson-Gould

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081444482

SKU: 00-39787

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About the Composer: Darmon Meader

Darmon Meader's career spans both jazz and classical vocal traditions, establishing him as a vital voice in contemporary a cappella writing. As founder and musical director of the New York Voices, he has shaped the ensemble's arranging philosophy while performing internationally at venues including Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, and Montreux. His work with artists like Ray Brown, Nancy Wilson, and Paquito D'Rivera has deepened his understanding of how voices move through harmony and space.

Beyond his role with New York Voices, Meader has arranged for leading vocalists and released a solo recording showcasing his dual mastery of voice and saxophone. His compositions for choral ensembles bring the sophistication and soulfulness of his jazz background into the concert hall, creating pieces that honor both the classical choral tradition and contemporary harmonic language.

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Why we love this

Meader's background in jazz vocal arranging brings unexpected warmth and harmonic color to this a cappella setting. The piece treats text as a vehicle for genuine emotion rather than decoration, making it satisfying for singers who want their investment in blend and balance to serve something meaningful.

What to expect

Lush and introspective, the piece settles around you like a warm conversation among friends. The harmonies are richly voiced but never heavy, inviting singers to savor each chord while celebrating the simple pleasures the text names.

Who it's for

Choirs with solid blend and intonation skills will connect most deeply with the piece's harmonic sophistication. This works well for concert choirs or advanced high school and college ensembles seeking repertoire that honors both craft and emotional substance.

How to get the most out of it

Build the blend vertically by having each section (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) find a consistent vowel shape across their entire range before locking parts together.
Let the harmonic movement breathe naturally; resist the urge to rush into sustained chords. Jazz musicians understand space as an ingredient, and this piece benefits from similar pacing.
Balance the voicing by ear rather than by volume alone. Inner voices often carry the harmonic magic in lush writing, so make sure altos and tenors can be heard clearly without the sopranos dominating.
Mark breath points carefully in rehearsal so singers understand where the music phrases naturally, not just where it's technically easiest to breathe.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully on a concert exploring gratitude or joy, or as a quieter moment in a varied program where its harmonic richness can be fully appreciated. It works equally well as a concert closer or as the emotional heart of a thematic set.