T-R-O-U-B-L-E: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

$21.95 USD

T-R-O-U-B-L-E: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Name: T-R-O-U-B-L-E: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM03081CD
Price: 21.95 USD
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Words and music by Greg Gilpin

Item: 00-SVM03081CD

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"Yeah, I'm T-R-O-U-B-L-E, that's my middle name and it really suits me." This country style novelty for your women's choir will be fun for everyone. Greg Gilpin at his fun-loving best!

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Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 654979059721

SKU: 00-SVM03081CD

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP award-winning composer and arranger whose work has been performed at major venues across three continents, from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Festival Hall in London. As Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, he shapes the landscape of contemporary choral music while continuing to conduct performances and compose prolifically.

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his creative reach into film scoring, producing the award-winning score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue" in 2021. He is active in professional organizations including ACDA and NAfME, and holds membership in SAG-AFTRA and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

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Why we love this

Gilpin's gift for writing accessible, genuinely fun material without sacrificing musicality shines here. A country novelty with personality and humor makes it an ideal confidence builder for treble choirs while remaining satisfying to perform, and the recorded accompaniment lets singers focus on locking in the groove and owning the attitude the piece demands.

What to expect

Playful and unapologetic, with a country twang and a knowing wink at the audience. The novelty style invites performers to have fun with characterization while riding an infectious, groove-oriented accompaniment that keeps everyone locked in together.

Who it's for

Women's choirs seeking repertoire that energizes audiences and singers alike. This piece works equally well for high school treble choirs, college women's ensembles, and community groups looking for accessible, contemporary material with genuine entertainment value.

How to get the most out of it

Lean into the rhythmic pocket of the country groove; the swagger in this arrangement comes from locking the ensemble to the beat rather than pulling ahead.
Let the humor come through in your phrasing and articulation; exaggerate the character without oversinging the melody line.
Use the SoundTrax accompaniment to establish the style and tempo, then gradually build the singers' confidence to carry the feel independently during rehearsals.
Shape the lyrical phrases with conversational ease, treating the vocals like spoken delivery that happens to be sung.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece that breaks up a heavier set, or pair it with other contemporary secular pieces for a pops-style show. It's also an excellent morale booster mid-rehearsal season when your ensemble needs a laugh and a reminder that singing should be joyful.