Suo Gân: SATB Choral Octavo
(For Seasonal or General Use)
Traditional Welsh Lullaby / arr., with new words, by Mark Burrows
Item: 00-PO-0005620
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Description
Reimagined and beautifully harmonized, this arrangement of the traditional Welsh lullaby is sure to leave a lasting impression. Voices peel off the lyrical melody into rich and sometimes unexpected sonorities. A few optional lyrics adapt the text for Christmas or year-round use, and an optional flute part provides additional warmth.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005620
Instrumentation:
Opt. Flute
More about this title
About the Arranger: Mark Burrows
Mark Burrows brings deep experience in choral writing across multiple age groups and ensemble sizes. His compositions and arrangements appear regularly on state festival and honor choir lists, and he actively commissions new works for children's choirs, community ensembles, and intergenerational programs. He holds degrees in music education from Southern Methodist University and in conducting from Texas Christian University, and he serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC in Fort Worth, Texas.
Why we love this
Burrows takes the tenderness of this Welsh melody and transforms it through unexpected harmonic choices that feel fresh without losing the lullaby's essential warmth. The optional flute doubles the arrangement's textural possibilities, and the flexible text options (Christmas or year-round) mean you can program this across your entire season without feeling repetitive.
What to expect
Intimate and unhurried, with moments of surprising harmonic depth that emerge like light shifting through water. The piece honors the lullaby's quiet, comforting nature while inviting listeners into conversations between the voices that feel both unexpected and inevitable.
Who it's for
Choirs of mixed voices at the intermediate to advanced level who want to perform a recognizable traditional melody with harmonic sophistication and flexibility in programming. Directors seeking repertoire that bridges sacred and secular contexts, and those who value arrangements that offer multiple performance options without requiring separate publications.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melody with gentle phrasing; the lyrical quality depends on breath placement that honors the tune's natural contours rather than phrase marks alone.
- Balance the soprano line as it carries the primary melody, but ensure inner voices remain visible when harmony becomes richer. Test voicings in sectionals to lock in accurate intonation on the unexpected sonorities.
- If using the optional flute part, rehearse it separately with the full choir first so singers hear how the instrumental line weaves through and around the vocal fabric.
- Explore both text options (Christmas and traditional) in rehearsal before finalizing your choice; the melody's emotional arc may feel subtly different depending on the words your singers connect to.
How to use it
This works beautifully in winter and holiday concerts as a contrast to more energetic seasonal selections, and its optional Christmas text makes it equally at home in year-round sacred programming. Consider pairing it with unaccompanied or lightly accompanied pieces to create a recital section built on intimacy rather than volume.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in independent voice parts with clear harmonic function
- Sustaining lyrical tone across longer phrases and softer dynamics
- Balancing melody with supporting harmonies in SATB texture
- Interpreting non-traditional harmonic progressions by ear and notation
- Coordinating with optional instrumental parts