Suo Gân: SSA Choral Octavo
(For Seasonal or General Use)
Traditional Welsh Lullaby / arr., with new words, by Mark Burrows
Item: 00-PO-0005622
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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-0005622
Instrumentation:
Opt. Flute
More about this title
About the Arranger: Mark Burrows
Mark Burrows has established himself as a sought-after voice in choral music through compositions and arrangements published by major publishing houses. His works appear regularly on state and festival lists, and he maintains an active commission schedule that spans children's choirs, adult ensembles, and intergenerational festival groups.
Burrows holds degrees in music education from Southern Methodist University and conducting from Texas Christian University. He serves as Director of Children's Ministries at FUMC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he lives with his family.
Why we love this
Burrows takes a genuine approach to the Welsh melody, letting voices move in unexpected but entirely musical ways rather than relying on predictable harmony. The optional text variations give you flexibility for December programming or year-round use, while the optional flute part adds texture without requiring the piece to depend on it. You get a piece that feels both refined and singable.
What to expect
The piece opens with the familiar lullaby warmth you expect from the Welsh tradition, then draws listeners deeper through unexpected harmonic turns that feel organic rather than imposed. There's a quality of gentle discovery here; voices interlock and separate in ways that reveal new colors in a melody many singers already know.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves SSA choirs looking for repertoire that respects both the lullaby's gentle origin and the singers' desire for harmonic sophistication. It works equally well for holiday concerts and secular year-round programming, making it versatile for groups seeking material beyond standard seasonal fare.
How to get the most out of it
- Isolate the moment where voices peel off the melody to establish those sonorities clearly in sectional rehearsals; they're the heart of the arrangement and deserve intentional balance work.
- If you include the optional flute part, have it double the soprano line only during key passages so it enhances warmth rather than obscuring the vocal blend.
- Let the SSA voicing breathe naturally; this ranges from intimate to full-voiced moments, so shape dynamics in conversation with the harmonic shifts rather than with a single arc.
- Rehearse text underlay carefully given the optional lyric variations; mark your score clearly to avoid last-minute confusion during performance prep.
How to use it
Position this as a bridge between seasonal and concert-year repertoire by choosing whichever text version matches your program intent. It pairs well with other world choral literature or works beautifully as a standalone feature that gives your ensemble space to demonstrate both control and artistry without demanding technical virtuosity.
Skills your students will build
- Voice independence within an SSA texture
- Harmonic awareness through unexpected chord progressions
- Balance and blend across shifting voicings
- Interpretation of optional text variants
- Collaboration with optional instrumental parts