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Thank You, Soldiers: Choral Octavo VideoTrax DVD

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Thank You, Soldiers: Choral Octavo VideoTrax DVD

Thank You, Soldiers: Choral Octavo VideoTrax DVD

Words and music by Michael and Angela Souders

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"Because of your great sacrifice, your country joins to sing." Patriotism and gratitude prevail in this moving tribute to the men and women of our armed forces. Appropriate for any choir with any combination of concert band, string, or full orchestra accompaniment---or use the professionally-recorded SoundTrax CD. As a special touch, project animated images from the "Thank You, Soldiers" VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance. VideoTrax includes accompaniment-only recording and your choice of with or without overlaid lyrics. To view a trailer of the VideoTrax, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YqBMxYCkVI

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081423357
SKU: 00-37863

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About the Composer: Michael Souders

Michael Souders

Michael Souders teaches music at Colonial Heights Public Schools in Virginia and has become one of Alfred Music's most prolific choral composers. His compositions, branded as "Positive American Music," have reached millions of viewers through his YouTube channel, which hosts over 4.5 million views and attracts thousands of subscribers seeking accessible, meaningful choral literature.

Souders studied Music and Worship at James Madison University, where he performed as a trumpet soloist with the marching band, played piano for the jazz ensemble, and developed his arranging and composition skills under the mentorship of Robert W. Smith. Since 2005, he has written music regularly for his own students, ensuring his pieces speak directly to the needs and abilities of working choirs in real schools.

Why we love this

This piece gives your choir a chance to honor service members with music that feels genuine rather than overwrought. The flexibility to perform it with band, strings, full orchestra, or the included recorded accompaniment means you can program it meaningfully regardless of what ensembles share your stage.

What to expect

This piece carries sincere gratitude without sentimentality. The music unfolds with warmth and dignity, inviting singers to connect personally with the text while the optional VideoTrax projection creates an immersive experience that moves beyond typical choral concert presentation.

Who it's for

Any choir, regardless of voice part configuration, that wants to program a respectful, musically satisfying tribute to military service. The piece works equally well for community choirs, school ensembles, and church choirs seeking seasonal repertoire for summer patriotic concerts or Veterans Day observances.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the VideoTrax DVD projection as a visual anchor for emotional pacing; the animated images give singers something to focus on beyond technical execution and help audiences feel the gravity of the text.
  • Record a rehearsal run-through and listen back as a ensemble; patriotic music often benefits from hearing how your balance and blend actually land, which can differ significantly from how it feels while singing.
  • If performing with live accompaniment, schedule at least two full run-throughs with the band or orchestra to lock in tempo and ensure the choir sits securely on the beat during any ritardandi or fermatas.
  • Consider whether your choir will sing with or without the overlay lyrics option on the VideoTrax; rehearse with the version you intend to perform so singers aren't distracted by text on the screen during the actual concert.

How to use it

Position this as the emotional centerpiece of a summer pops concert or patriotic-themed program, or pair it with other Americana selections to build a cohesive set. The professional recorded accompaniment and visual component make it especially effective as a finale or penultimate number, where it can land with full impact before or after lighter repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with expressive phrasing while maintaining rhythmic precision
  • Blending voices across different parts to support unison or homophonic sections
  • Performing with recorded accompaniment and staying rhythmically locked
  • Responding to visual cues from projected material during live performance
  • Connecting emotionally to text while sustaining vocal quality and line

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