Sing Gently (for Flexible Wind Band): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Eric Whitacre / Arranged by Verena Mosenbichler-Bryant
Item: 35-PK01106747
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An adaptable arrangement of Whitacre's "Sing Gently" arranged by Verena Mosenbichler-Bryant during the COVID-19 pandemic. An audio track that can be used to replace the piano part in performance is included as part of the purchase of the score. The track can be downloaded using a code printed in the score.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01106747
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About the Composer: Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre stands among the most performed living composers, known for creating works that prioritize emotional accessibility without sacrificing harmonic sophistication. His compositions have become staples in school and university ensembles, partly because they trust young musicians to navigate complex sonorities while remaining engaged with clear, singable lines.
Why we love this
Verena Mosenbichler-Bryant's arrangement captures the intimate, meditative quality of Whitacre's original while making it viable for bands where piano accompaniment may not be practical. The inclusion of a professional audio track transforms the piece into a standalone concert work, letting your ensemble step into a fully realized sonic world rather than relying on a soloist.
What to expect
Quiet reverence punctuated by moments of gentle swelling. The piece unfolds with the patience of a slow breath, creating space for reflection. Harmonic warmth accumulates gradually, never quite building to climax but instead deepening into quiet conviction.
Who it's for
Concert bands seeking a substantial yet manageable piece that serves festivals, ceremonies, or concert programs requiring depth without extended technical demands. The flexible scoring accommodates varying ensemble sizes and skill levels.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic voices carefully so the primary line emerges while inner parts create harmonic texture. Whitacre's writing rewards transparency.
- Engage with the provided audio track during rehearsals from the start so students acclimate to the accompaniment's pacing and interpretive choices.
- Shape phrases with restraint. Resist the urge to make grand gestures; the piece's power lives in sustained simplicity and breath.
How to use it
Position this as a poignant centerpiece for a concert focused on contemporary choral works adapted for band, or use it as a closing number when programming calls for something that leaves the audience in contemplation rather than celebration. Its meditative character also works effectively in ceremonies or transitions between contrasting repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long phrases with consistent tone quality and breath management
- Balancing foreground and background voices to maintain transparency in harmonic texture
- Responding to and blending with a fixed accompaniment track
- Interpreting written dynamics with subtlety in a subdued range (mostly piano to mezzo-forte)