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Swim, Little Fishy: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Swim, Little Fishy: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

By Andy Beck

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00014925

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck leads the choral publications division at Alfred Music, where he has cultivated a catalog of over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals. His teaching materials—including Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique—have shaped how singers develop foundational literacy and technique across the country. A trained tenor with degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, Beck balances his publishing role with active work as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for honor choirs and all-state groups, particularly throughout the Southeast.

Beyond the page, Beck's music reaches singers worldwide, a testament to its singability and pedagogical clarity. He brings equal energy to musical theatre direction, chamber choir performance, and collaborative work with educators seeking resources that teach while they delight. His YouTube presence confirms what directors already know: Beck writes for real singers in real rehearsals, grounding every piece in the practical demands of the classroom and concert hall.

Why we love this

Beck has an instinctive gift for novelty material that entertains without sacrificing musicality or singability. This piece captures the playful spirit kids love while giving your singers something genuinely fun to perform, not just tolerate. The recorded accompaniment frees you to focus on vowels, blend, and character work rather than struggling to play piano support.

What to expect

Bright, playful, and inviting. The underwater imagery gives the piece a imaginative quality that sparks singers' creativity without demanding operatic polish. It feels designed to make young singers smile while they're singing, not just when they finish.

Who it's for

Elementary and middle school choirs, community youth ensembles, and anyone seeking energetic, age-appropriate novelty repertoire that doesn't condescend to young singers. This works equally well as a concert closer or a spirit-builder during rehearsals when momentum dips.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the energy buoyant but not frantic. Young singers often rush novelty pieces out of excitement; lock in a steady tempo in rehearsal before introducing choreography or movement.
  • Shape the vocal line with clear phrase endings so the text lands with comedic timing. Sloppy articulation will bury the humor.
  • Let the accompaniment carry the rhythmic foundation. This frees your singers to focus on diction clarity and expression rather than fighting to stay with the music.
  • Encourage singers to commit physically to the piece's character. Beck writes for engaged performers, and full-bodied singing makes novelty repertoire soar.

How to use it

Perfect as a concert opener to set an upbeat, approachable tone, or as a delightful contrast following a set of more substantial choral works. For elementary programs, it anchors a fun-themed concert; for middle school ensembles building confidence, it offers a high-energy success experience.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with clear, energetic diction in a major-key context
  • Following recorded accompaniment and internalizing steady tempo
  • Characterization and expressive singing within a simple harmonic structure
  • Building confidence and ensemble cohesion through novelty material

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