Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone: TTB Choral Octavo

Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone: TTB Choral Octavo

Name: Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone: TTB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-PO-0002735
Price: 2.05 USD
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By Sherri Porterfield

Item: 00-PO-0002735

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Series: New Directions Choral Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

SKU: 00-PO-0002735

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About the Composer: Sherri Porterfield

Sherri Porterfield directs choirs at Cedar Park Middle School in Cedar Park, Texas, where her ensembles have consistently earned sweepstakes and first-place awards at competitions and performed at state music educators conventions. Her teaching experience spans Missouri, Kansas, and Texas, and she has guest conducted honor choirs across the country while also serving as an adjunct assistant professor of music education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.

With over 175 published choral compositions to her name, Porterfield has maintained an active voice in choral music for decades. Alfred Music and other major publishers represent her work, and she has received ASCAP awards annually since 1997 for her compositions. She holds degrees from the University of Memphis (B.S.E. in music education) and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (Master of Music in choral conducting), and has been recognized four times by Who's Who Among America's Teachers as well as in several national Who's Who directories.

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Why we love this

Porterfield's setting captures the lyrical beauty of Robert Louis Stevenson's text with writing that sits comfortably in the men's voices while maintaining the song's gentle, nostalgic quality. The octavo format accommodates flexible voicing (TB, TTB, TBB, or TTBB), making it accessible whether your ensemble is deep in tenors or still building the section. This piece competes well at festivals and brings a thoughtful, singable quality to any program.

What to expect

Wistful and tender, the piece unfolds with the quiet introspection of a folk melody set to new harmonic colors. There's an unhurried, almost intimate quality despite the ensemble setting, inviting singers to connect with the poetry beneath the notes.

Who it's for

Middle and high school men's or mixed choirs preparing for festival, competition, or concert performance. Directors seeking a piece that demonstrates musicality and control without excessive technical demands will find this particularly valuable for ensemble development.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the sustained harmonic layers in the lower voices; they anchor the piece but shouldn't overpower the melody line
Shape the phrase endings with a slight ritardando rather than an abrupt cutoff to honor the song's reflective mood
Encourage the top voice to sing with an almost instrumental legato, treating longer note values as opportunities to connect across the bar line

How to use it

Program this as a showcase for your men's ensemble during a mixed concert, or pair it with other gentle, text-driven pieces to create a thematic set. Its moderate length and accessible musicality make it suitable for mid-season rehearsal building or as a thoughtful addition to spring festival submissions.