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She's Like the Swallow: SATB Choral Octavo

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She's Like the Swallow: SATB Choral Octavo

She's Like the Swallow: SATB Choral Octavo

Arr. Carl Strommen

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Carl Strommen has a knack for arranging folk songs, and this arrangement of a Newfoundland love song is certainly one of his best. Simple, yet so effective. No gimmicks, just solid choral writing designed to make your choir sound great. (Note: The SSA edition is gorgeous!)

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081006963
SKU: 00-7878

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About the Arranger: Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen's arrangements and compositions span band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and choral settings, making him one of the most frequently performed creators in these genres. His works appear regularly in concert halls, on television, and in film scores. He maintains an active schedule as both a clinician and commission writer, and has received the ASCAP Standard Writers Award annually throughout his career.

A City College of New York alumnus, Strommen teaches orchestration and composition as an adjunct faculty member at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville, New York. He divides his time between Long Island and Colorado, where he spends extended periods with family.

Why we love this

Strommen's approach to folk song arranging strips away unnecessary complexity while maintaining harmonic sophistication and expressive depth. This Newfoundland ballad benefits from writing that lets the melody and emotional core breathe, giving your singers something genuinely rewarding to perform without technical overwhelm. It's the kind of piece that sounds polished and intentional in concert, yet remains accessible for a range of choir levels.

What to expect

A love song rooted in maritime tradition, this piece carries the warmth and intimacy of a song passed from voice to voice across generations. The arrangement envelops the melody in gentle four-part harmony that feels inevitable rather than constructed, evoking candlelit rooms and voices gathering close.

Who it's for

This arrangement works well for choirs at the intermediate to advanced-intermediate level who want to explore folk literature with artistry and care. It suits directors building a program that values singability and emotional authenticity over flashy technical display.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line across your soprano section so the folk tune emerges clearly above the supporting voices; this song depends on the tune being instantly recognizable and singable.
  • Shape the phrasing as you would a traditional ballad, allowing natural breath points and subtle tempo flexibility that honors the song's story rather than rushing through phrases.
  • Let the inner harmony voices sit lightly beneath the melody; Strommen's SATB scoring is designed to support, not compete.

How to use it

This piece pairs naturally with other folk-derived choral works or can anchor a concert section exploring cultural song traditions. Its modest accompaniment requirements and eight-page length make it an excellent choice for festival competitions or community concert series where you want to showcase your choir's interpretive musicianship.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with lyrical phrasing and textual expression
  • Balancing melody and supporting harmonic voices in four-part writing
  • Interpreting traditional ballad style and narrative in music
  • Sustaining legit vocal tone across extended phrases
  • Understanding arrangement choices that serve the original folk melody

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