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Steal Away: SATB, <i>a cappella</i> Choral Octavo

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Steal Away: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo

Steal Away: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo

Traditional Spiritual / arr. Russell Robinson

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A fine interpretation of this expressive arrangement will be a source of considerable pride for conductors and singers alike. Dr. Robinson treats the moving spiritual with great reverence and employs classic hallmarks of the choral tradition. Take liberties with the marked rubato for a meaningful performance.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081467269
SKU: 00-41646

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About the Arranger: Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson served as Emeritus Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida and has conducted at some of the country's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the White House. His work spans six continents, where he has led festivals, workshops, honor choirs, and all-state ensembles while serving as a consultant and clinician.

With over 500 publications to his name, Robinson is an accomplished composer and arranger whose choral works, articles, books, and instructional materials have shaped music education practice. He held leadership roles including Association Dean of the UF College of the Arts, past President of the Florida Music Educators Association, and National Collegiate Chair and Choral Adviser for the National Association for Music Education. His contributions to the field earned him induction into the FMEA Hall of Fame in 2016.

Why we love this

Robinson handles this spiritual with genuine reverence, honoring its emotional weight while grounding the arrangement in solid choral craft. The marked rubato gives your ensemble permission to breathe expressively, and eight pages of carefully written SATB material will sit well in the voice parts without becoming burdensome. Directors report that singers connect deeply with this interpretation, making it equally rewarding for contest preparation and concert programming.

What to expect

Contemplative and moving, this arrangement invites singers into the emotional landscape of the spiritual without resorting to sentimentality. The a cappella setting creates intimacy and transparency, allowing the text and Robinson's harmonic choices to resonate fully.

Who it's for

High school, college, and community choirs seeking a substantive spiritual arrangement that respects the tradition while offering interpretive depth. Directors who want a piece that demands musicality and reverence from every singer will find this octavo rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the marked rubato as an invitation, not a rigid map. Work with your singers to discover where the phrase naturally wants to expand or contract, then anchor those moments in sectional rehearsal so they feel organic rather than forced.
  • Balance the inner voices with particular attention to the alto line, which carries important harmonic weight throughout. These parts deserve as much care as the soprano melody.
  • Shape dynamics across entire phrases rather than individual notes. A spiritual of this depth requires sustained breath support and long-line thinking from all four voice parts.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a closing piece on a concert program, offering a moment of reflection and depth after lighter repertoire. It also stands as a strong festival or competition selection where judges can hear the maturity and control of your ensemble.

Skills your students will build

  • Expressive use of rubato and flexible tempo in ensemble settings
  • Sustaining vowel sounds in a cappella SATB harmony
  • Balancing inner voices while maintaining phrase integrity
  • Interpreting spiritual tradition with historical awareness and emotional authenticity

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