The Winter's Night: SSAA Choral Octavo
Words and music by Nick Myers
Item: 00-PO-0000856
$2.05
Minimum order quantity: 20 copies
Pickup currently not available
Description
Now treble choirs can perform this breathtaking top-selling original. Both the music and the strong lyrics evoke the sound and chill of a deep winter night.
The Winter's Night: SSAA Choral Octavo isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
1
Audio File
--:--
0:00
0:00
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Series:
Lawson-Gould
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0000856
More about this title
About the Composer: Nicholas Myers
Nicholas Myers brings both theatrical sophistication and structural clarity to his compositions. A 2012 graduate of NYU's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, he has contributed orchestration and production work to Broadway productions including If/Then, Bring It On, and Grace. Currently a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, he continues developing new musical works while maintaining an active presence in contemporary musical theater.
Why we love this
Myers writes with a theatricalist's ear for emotional storytelling, and this piece channels that sensibility into pure choral writing. The combination of accessible SSAA voicing with poetic imagery makes it a natural choice for winter concert programming without sacrificing musical substance. Treble choirs finally have an original that sounds both contemporary and genuinely singable.
What to expect
The music captures both the visual stillness and the emotional weight of a winter night. Listeners experience not just atmospheric sound but a genuine sense of atmosphere created through careful lyrical content and harmonic choices that feel modern yet organic.
Who it's for
Treble choirs seeking winter repertoire with real artistic substance will find a strong vehicle here. This piece works equally well for high school honor choirs, collegiate womens' ensembles, and adult community choirs looking to perform original contemporary work.
How to get the most out of it
- Use the a cappella texture to focus listeners on the precision of your blend and intonation; small adjustments in vowel shape across parts will pay dividends in creating that evoked chill.
- Shape the text with your singers so the strong lyrics drive the phrasing rather than serving as an afterthought; work through the meaning of each line before worrying about the notes.
- Balance the soprano line carefully against the alto parts; the melody should sit naturally without requiring singers to overproject.
- Record a rehearsal early in preparation so singers can hear how their individual part contributes to the whole sound, which builds investment in achieving blend.
How to use it
Program this as a concert centerpiece or powerful closer during winter performances, where the seasonal context deepens its impact. The 8-page length makes it ideal for mixed winter programs alongside contrasting repertoire, or it can anchor an entire concert of Myers' choral work and arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Blend and balance in four-part SSAA writing
- A cappella intonation and ear training
- Text interpretation and lyrical storytelling
- Sustained phrase management across longer melodic lines
- Dynamic control in smaller ensemble settings