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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. Victor C. Johnson

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Victor Johnson lends his artful pen to the beloved Austrian carol, which proves a fitting vehicle for his sensitive signature style. Long melodic lines, generous harmonic suspensions, an intricate piano accompaniment, and a luminous cello obbligato combine to make a special moment for holiday programs. SSA and SATB singers will sound their best on this terrific treatment that is a joy to sing and a pleasure to hear.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081568232
SKU: 00-49736

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About the Arranger: Victor C. Johnson

Victor C. Johnson

Victor C. Johnson brings decades of choral leadership to his extensive catalog of vocal music. Based in Dallas, he served as choral director at Ft. Worth Academy of Fine Arts from 2000 to 2018, where he led multiple ensembles including the Academy Singers and the Singing Girls of Texas. His work has earned recognition across major music education organizations, including the American Choral Directors Association, Texas Music Educators Association, and ASCAP.

Currently serving as School Choral Editor for Sing! (the educational division of Choristers Guild), Johnson maintains an active presence in both publishing and ensemble leadership. In 2022, he was appointed conductor of the Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus Mixed Ensemble, the resident youth choir for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. With over 500 published choral works, vocal solo collections, and keyboard pieces in print, Johnson has shaped the repertoire landscape for church and school choirs across multiple generations.

Why we love this

Johnson's arrangement honors the carol's lyrical essence while elevating it with sophisticated harmonic language and orchestral texture. The cello obbligato and luminous piano accompaniment transform a familiar tune into a concert-worthy showcase that feels both reverent and musically substantial. Your singers will be energized by material that respects their musicianship without demanding virtuosity.

What to expect

The music unfolds with quiet dignity and warmth, anchored by Johnson's elegant harmonic suspensions that create moments of luminous reflection. Long, singing lines encourage the chorus to find beauty in sustained vowels and legato phrasing, while the gentle cello obbligato adds a layer of intimate instrumentation that enhances without overwhelming.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves SATB ensembles seeking holiday repertoire with genuine musical substance. It works equally well for church choirs building a sacred concert program and high school or community choirs that want to program something beyond the conventional.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the soprano line against the intricate piano part during rehearsal by occasionally doubling the soprano melody on keyboard so singers hear their placement within the full harmonic texture.
  • Shape the longer melodic phrases by identifying the harmonic suspensions marked in the score; these create natural points of arrival and help singers maintain line direction across extended passages.
  • If performing with the available cello obbligato, schedule separate rehearsals with the cellist to refine blend and ensure the instrumental line doesn't overshadow the chorus at key moments.
  • Experiment with recorded accompaniment at different tempos during rehearsal to determine whether your singers prefer a more meditative or gently flowing interpretation of the carol.

How to use it

Place this arrangement as a centerpiece in a Christmas concert rather than background filler. Its concert polish and modest instrumental requirements make it ideal for a holiday program that mixes sacred and secular selections, or as the anchor piece in an all-carol set for a church service.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing long, unbroken melodic phrases with consistent legato line
  • Balancing four-part harmony while listening for and supporting harmonic suspensions
  • Coordinating ensemble blend alongside optional cello obbligato
  • Interpreting harmonic color and emotional content in a contemporary arrangement of traditional material

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