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Scandinavian Dance: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Scandinavian Dance: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Scandinavian Dance: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

(Hey-Loo-Lee-Ah Loo)

Finnish Folk Song / arr., with new words and music, by Andy Beck

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Two equal voice parts echo and overlap as a steady hand drum and finger cymbals repeat their rhythmic patterns in this playful adaptation of a folk song from Finland. With perfect vocal ranges, complimentary counterlines, and canonic harmonies, it could not be easier to achieve a polished sound.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081310626
SKU: 00-28518

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About the Arranger: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck leads choral publications at Alfred Music and has placed over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals into the hands of singers worldwide. His influence extends beyond the page; he serves regularly as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician for music educators across the United States and has been commissioned to lead honor choirs and all-state groups throughout the Southeast.

Beck's credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Ithaca College and a Master's degree from Northwest Missouri State University. A tenor himself, he has performed with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and served as an Alfred Music studio singer since 1992. His published vocal resources, including Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique, reflect a deep commitment to choral literacy and artistry that shapes every piece he arranges.

Why we love this

Beck's arrangement respects the elegance of the folk source while making it immediately accessible to singers of mixed ability. The canonic treatment and perfectly balanced vocal ranges mean your choir sounds polished from the first rehearsal, and the recorded accompaniment with hand drum and finger cymbals does the heavy lifting so you can focus on blend and musicality.

What to expect

Playful and unhurried, with a folk simplicity that feels both authentic and refined. The overlapping vocal lines create a weaving texture that dances around the steady percussion, evoking a glimpse of Scandinavian folk tradition reimagined for the concert stage.

Who it's for

Treble, mixed, or equal voice choirs looking for approachable repertoire that delivers musicality without complexity. This arrangement works well for developing singers who need confidence in part-singing and for established choirs seeking a shorter concert opener or a teaching piece for younger ensemble members.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the echoing phrases so the second voice part sits just slightly behind the first, creating the illusion of canon without obscuring either line.
  • Keep the hand drum and finger cymbal accompaniment steady and unhurried; let the rhythm anchor the piece rather than drive it forward.
  • Shape each phrase with gentle dynamic contours so the overlapping voices feel intentional rather than accidental.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic feel, then gradually reduce reliance on it as singers internalize the pulse.

How to use it

Pair this with other world music arrangements for a cultural or geographic concert theme, or use it as a warm, engaging first piece that settles an audience into an evening of singing. Its modest length and immediate charm also make it ideal for a spring pops concert or a community sing where accessibility matters.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing independent lines while maintaining awareness of a second vocal part
  • Following a steady pulse with percussion accompaniment
  • Shaping phrases in a canonic texture
  • Balancing dynamic control in overlapping melodic material

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