Singing Peace Canon: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Singing Peace Canon: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Singing Peace Canon: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45656
Price: 1.90 USD
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Traditional Melody / arr., with new words and music, by Donald Moore

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It's a snap. Teach the melody (built around the tonic triad) in unison first and then the canonic choral parts will easily fall in place. Conservative vocal ranges fit singers of any age. An optional C-instrument adds a third voice to the graceful round.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081513959

SKU: 00-45656

Instrumentation: Opt. C Instrument

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About the Arranger: Donald Moore

Donald Moore earned his Bachelor of Music in organ performance and his Master of Arts in Teaching from Kent State University. He has served as Organist-Choirmaster at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, while building an prolific catalog of over 500 published works across sacred, secular, educational, and popular choral genres, plus organ and piano compositions and eight instructional books.

Moore's music appears regularly on state contest and festival programs and has been performed at state, regional, national, and international conventions. A seventeen-time recipient of the ASCAP Composers Standard Award, he was recognized by the American Choral Directors Association's Choral Journal as one of 400 composers of major significance in American choral music history.

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Why we love this

This arrangement respects the intelligence of young singers by building the canon on a tonic triad foundation, which means the unison teaching phase becomes a natural springboard to the two-part texture. The addition of an optional C-instrument part gives you programming flexibility for mixed ensembles without complicating the vocal writing.

What to expect

The piece carries a warm, gentle character that feels almost like a musical conversation with itself, each voice echoing and reinforcing the same simple melodic shape. There is clarity and grace in its uncluttered design, creating space for the text and emotion to resonate without unnecessary technical demands.

Who it's for

This octavo works for treble choirs, mixed young choirs, and community ensembles where singers span a wide range of ages and experience levels. The conservative vocal ranges and accessible canonic structure make it equally effective for beginning singers learning part-singing and for established groups seeking a brief, meaningful concert moment.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the unison melody securely before introducing the canonic entrances; this foundation eliminates the disorientation some singers feel when learning their staggered parts.
Keep the optional C-instrument part balanced with the vocal lines; it should blend as a third voice rather than stepping into a featured role.
Shape the text expressively within the piece's graceful character; the peace theme deserves unhurried phrasing and clear articulation of the message.

How to use it

Program this as a closing spiritual moment in a concert focused on themes of unity and hope, or use it as a festival selection that balances technical difficulty with musical integrity. Its modest duration and accessibility make it an excellent opener or scene-change piece when you need a program transition that still carries substance.