Still, Still, Still (with Brahms' Lullaby): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Phillip Keveren
Item: 35-PK00090192
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Create a magical moment in your concert with this delicate setting that creatively weaves together two famous melodies: the German carol "Still, Still, Still" and Brahms' "Lullaby." Duration: ca. 4:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00090192
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About the Arranger: Phillip Keveren
Phillip Keveren has built a reputation as an arranger who understands how to honor a composer's intent while reshaping music for new instrumental and vocal combinations. His work across choral, keyboard, and instrumental settings demonstrates deep knowledge of voice leading and practical ensemble writing.
Keveren's arrangements consistently balance accessibility with musical substance. Directors trust his scores because they respect both the original material and the performers who will bring them to life.
Why we love this
Keveren's weaving of these two melodies never feels forced; instead, each song emerges and recedes naturally, creating genuine harmonic interest rather than a gimmicky mashup. Chamber voicing keeps the texture intimate, which means even smaller choirs can achieve the delicate, reverent quality this arrangement requires. The four-minute duration slots perfectly into winter concert programming without dominating a full set.
What to expect
Calm and deeply centered. The arrangement creates spaciousness around the melodies, inviting the listener into a moment of genuine peace rather than festive excitement. There's a lullaby quality throughout; even when both melodies sound together, the effect is soothing rather than busy.
Who it's for
This works best for choirs with secure ensemble blend and singers comfortable with sustained, quiet singing. Directors seeking a thoughtful, non-sentimental take on Christmas programming will find this refreshing. It's equally suited to community choruses, church choirs, and school ensembles with strong fundamentals.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soprano line against the instrumental parts. Neither should overshadow the other; think of them as equal conversation partners rather than melody plus accompaniment.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full four minutes. The most moving moments come from restraint in the quieter sections, not from pushing volume.
- Let the choir breathe where the music naturally suggests it, especially at phrase endings. This piece rewards singers who listen to their own legit and adjust accordingly.
How to use it
Place this near the end of a holiday concert, after higher-energy carols and arrangements. Its quiet sophistication makes it an ideal closing piece or a bridge into a final secular selection. You might also program it as the sole choral number in an instrumental winter concert, allowing the choir to anchor a program otherwise dominated by band or orchestra.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained phrases with consistent tone quality in the lower dynamic range
- Blending vocal lines with sustained instrumental parts
- Recognizing and performing two distinct melodic lines within the same harmonic framework
- Maintaining musical line and phrase shape without vibrato-driven intensity