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Still, Still, Still: SATB Choral Octavo

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Still, Still, Still: SATB Choral Octavo

Still, Still, Still: SATB Choral Octavo

Traditional Austrian Carol / arr. Gary Fry

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For SATB chorus, harp and string orchestra. Commissioned by and for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, this traditional Austrian carol receives a fresh setting and expressively provides a mood of peace and calm. Orchestral parts available for rent. For more information visit www.garyfrymusic.com.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Chorus with Orchestra Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081410814
SKU: 00-37064
Instrumentation: Harp & String Orchestra

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About the Arranger: Gary Fry

Gary Fry

Gary Fry has shaped the sound of Chicago's holiday season for nearly two decades as composer and arranger for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus's annual Welcome Yule! concerts. An Emmy Award winner whose work spans film, television, theater, and thousands of commercial compositions, Fry brings a composer's ear and a commercial musician's efficiency to every project. His catalog includes nearly one hundred works written for the CSO, alongside commissions from major orchestras including Dallas, Colorado, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, as well as sacred commissions from some of America's largest churches.

Fry has held faculty positions at the University of Miami, Northwestern University, and Midwest Young Artists, and remains deeply invested in music education and works for young performers. His choral expertise emerges from decades of commissions with professional and academic vocal ensembles across the country, from the Chicago Symphony Singers to the University of Southern California. He serves as artistic director and composer-in-residence for the Rhythms of One World multi-national choral festival at the United Nations in New York City.

Why we love this

Fry's arrangement distills the carol's familiar melody into something that feels both intimate and grand, letting the harp and strings amplify rather than overwhelm the choir's voice. The piece delivers the gravitas and orchestral polish that concert audiences expect without demanding the rehearsal time a more complex contemporary work would require. Programming this after sustained singing allows singers and audience alike a moment of genuine repose within a holiday concert.

What to expect

Hushed and reverent, with the traditional carol's gentle melody floating over shimmering strings and harp. The arrangement creates space for silence and reflection, drawing listeners into a contemplative mood rather than stirring excitement or joy.

Who it's for

Choirs preparing for Christmas or winter concerts, especially those with access to a string orchestra or the ability to hire orchestral musicians. Intermediate to advanced ensembles will find the SATB voicing straightforward, allowing rehearsal time to focus on blend and expression rather than technical difficulty.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the choir's soft entrances carefully against the string section; the harp provides a natural dynamic anchor, so use it to gauge the choir's volume level during early rehearsals.
  • Shape phrases in the choir with long breath support and consistent legato articulation, letting the text painting (particularly on 'still') remain subtle rather than exaggerated.
  • Work the string and harp parts alongside the choir from the first read-through so singers understand the orchestral context and can blend dynamically rather than compete.

How to use it

Place this as an interlude between more energetic holiday selections, or open a concert's second half with it to reset the room's energy. It pairs well with other traditional carols arranged for choir and instruments, or as a moment of contrast within a concert mixing sacred and secular repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained pianissimo passages while maintaining intonation and line
  • Blending with a live orchestral accompaniment and responding to string section dynamics
  • Interpreting a traditional melody through a contemporary arranger's lens without losing the carol's essential character

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