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There Is a Season: SATB Choral Octavo

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There Is a Season: SATB Choral Octavo

There Is a Season: SATB Choral Octavo

Words based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11, music by Greg Gilpin

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This stunning setting of an emotional biblical text helps us understand that "there is a time . . . a season . . . for every purpose under heaven." The soaring melody dramatically ebbs and flows throughout, eventually fading at the thoughtful end. A terrific choice for concerts and adjudications, an appropriate choice for life's trying moments.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081310077
SKU: 00-28463

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP award-winning composer and arranger whose choral works are performed across the United States and internationally. He has conducted ensembles at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ryman Auditorium, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and Harpa Concert Hall, establishing himself as both a skilled conductor and a prolific voice in American choral music. As Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, Gilpin shapes the landscape of choral repertoire available to schools and churches.

Beyond composition, Gilpin has built a multifaceted career as a recording industry musician and producer, and in recent years expanded his work to include film scoring and professional organizing consultation. He is an active member of ACDA, NAfME, SAG-AFTRA, and holds Life Loyal membership in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Why we love this

Gilpin crafts a piece that moves listeners without overshooting the emotional moment. The soaring melody that ebbs and flows gives singers something genuinely expressive to sink their teeth into, while the thoughtful close provides a meaningful moment of reflection rather than bombastic release. This balance makes it rewarding for both performance and adjudication contexts.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with a sense of acceptance and quiet wisdom. The melody rises and falls like breath itself, building moments of urgency before settling into contemplation. By the end, as the music fades, you're left with the weight of the text and the comfort of understanding that life's rhythms follow a deeper purpose.

Who it's for

This octavo suits choirs of intermediate to advanced skill with solid blend and intonation control. The eight-page length and emotional depth make it ideal for graduation ceremonies, end-of-year concerts, and adjudication festivals where meaningful programming matters.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the dynamic arc to match the text's emotional journey. The melody needs room to soar, but the deliberate fade at the end requires discipline and ensemble unity to execute the diminuendo effectively.
  • Balance the four parts carefully during fuller sections. With eight pages of music, sustaining blend across all voices prevents any part from dominating the overall sound.
  • Take time in rehearsal to clarify the text's meaning. When singers understand the theological weight of 'a time for every purpose under heaven,' phrasing becomes more intuitive and the performance gains authenticity.

How to use it

Reserve this for a concert closing or as a standalone moment of reflection during a graduation ceremony. It pairs well with lighter, more energetic pieces earlier in the program, allowing the audience to experience the full emotional range of a thoughtful setlist. Consider also programming it for memorial services or occasions when your choir needs to acknowledge life's transitions.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic shaping and sustained control over extended phrases
  • Blend and balance in four-part SATB texture
  • Text interpretation and emotional communication
  • Sight-reading of moderate harmonic complexity

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