Songs of Flight: 2-Part Choral Octavo
A Song Cycle for Treble Choirs
Words and music by Andy Beck
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Written as a special commission for the North Carolina Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association, Alfred proudly presents this charming song set composed specifically for treble choirs. In each movement, the thematic poetry is sheer delight for young singers and the musicality, ever-present. Titles: Butterfly * Give Me a Kite * Making a Paper Airplane * On an Eagle's Wing.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
40
SKU:
00-PO-0000948
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About the Composer: Andy Beck
Andy Beck directs the choral publications program at Alfred Music, where his creative output spans over 450 published works for singers of all ages. His portfolio includes widely performed choral pieces, vocal resources, and children's musicals alongside pedagogical tools like Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique. His music reaches singers worldwide, as evidenced by countless YouTube performances.
Beyond the page, Andy maintains an active presence as a guest conductor, choreographer, adjudicator, and clinician throughout the United States and internationally. He holds commissions from honor choirs and all-state groups, particularly across the Southeast, and performs as a tenor with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. His degrees from Ithaca College (Bachelor's in Music Education) and Northwest Missouri State University (Master's in Music Education) ground his unwavering commitment to music literacy and choral excellence.
Why we love this
Beck writes for treble voices with genuine understanding of what young singers can accomplish musically and what will keep them engaged. The text choices here are joyful without being juvenile, and the musical lines sit naturally in the voice while still offering real melodic interest. Each of these four movements stands alone beautifully, giving you flexibility in how you present the set to your audience.
What to expect
Flight in all its forms becomes a vehicle for joy and wonder. The melodies soar with lightness and grace, supported by the interplay of two-part harmony that feels conversational and bright. Together, these four movements create an impression of freedom, playfulness, and pure delight in singing.
Who it's for
Middle school and high school treble choirs will find these songs accessible and rewarding to learn. The 2-part writing welcomes singers of varied experience levels while maintaining musical sophistication that keeps directors engaged.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape each phrase through to its endpoint rather than resetting energy between phrases; this keeps the songs' buoyancy alive and prevents them from sounding choppy.
- Balance the two parts so neither dominates; the interplay between lines is where much of the charm lives.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to familiarize singers with their parts before sectional rehearsals, which speeds up learning considerably.
- Pay attention to the text painting in each movement, letting the words guide your singers' emotional coloring and dynamic choices.
How to use it
These pieces work beautifully as a complete set in a spring or end-of-year concert, or program individual movements throughout the year as openers or lighter moments in larger performances. The variety of subjects and moods means you could pair any single movement with contrasting repertoire without losing program coherence.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing two independent vocal lines while maintaining blend
- Sustaining musicality through text-painting and phrase shaping
- Reading 2-part treble voicing with confidence
- Interpreting lyrical content to inform interpretive choices