So Take This Song Of Joy: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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So Take This Song Of Joy: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Arranged by Greg Gilpin

Item: 35-DS00368349
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00368349

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About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin has built a multifaceted career as a composer, arranger, and conductor whose work spans concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. An ASCAP award-winning musician and Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, he has shaped countless choral programs through both his compositions and his leadership in the field. His conducting has taken him to major venues including Lincoln Center, Ryman Auditorium, and the Royal Festival Hall, establishing him as a trusted voice in American choral music.

Beyond the podium, Gilpin has expanded his artistic reach through film scoring, most notably creating the award-winning score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue," and through collaborative arrangements including a world premiere with opera singer Angela Brown. A passionate educator and active member of ACDA, NAfME, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, he remains committed to fostering musical excellence in both professional and educational contexts.

Why we love this

Gilpin's arrangement brings warmth and accessibility to this piece without sacrificing musical substance. The 2-part voicing opens the repertoire to mixed-age ensembles and developing singers, yet his harmonic language and arrangement details reward careful attention from more experienced choirs.

What to expect

The piece radiates a sense of affirmation and uplift, with text and melody working together to create an approachable emotional clarity. The 2-part texture leaves room for the message to shine through without overwhelming singers who are still developing their technique.

Who it's for

This arrangement works well for middle school and high school choirs seeking accessible yet musically meaningful repertoire. Community choirs and adult singers will also find the 2-part voicing inviting, making it ideal for programs building confidence in sight-reading or choral blend.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the text clarity with the lyrical melody line; encourage singers to shape phrases around the words rather than pushing for volume.
  • Explore the dynamic arc across the full piece to build toward moments of emotional peak rather than maintaining a single dynamic level.
  • Use sectional rehearsal to lock part independence, particularly where the two parts move in different rhythmic patterns.

How to use it

Pair this with other Gilpin arrangements or contemporary choral works to create a program built on accessible yet thoughtfully crafted writing. The piece works equally well as a concert opener that welcomes the audience or as a centerpiece that gives younger singers meaningful solo exposure.

Skills your students will build

  • Part independence and blend in 2-part writing
  • Phrase shaping and dynamic control
  • Text-driven interpretation and articulation
  • Reading and performing with musical confidence in a secular choral context

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