There's a Song in My Heart: 2-Part Choral Octavo
American Folk Song
Arr., with new words and music by Douglas E. Wagner
Item: 00-PO-0001756
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Description
There will be smiles all around when your kids embrace this lighthearted ditty-made-more. Doug's happy arrangement is a breeze with its catchy counterlines, repetitive refrain, and partner song pairing. Even the most timid singers will dig in and sing out!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0001756
More about this title
About the Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Douglas E. Wagner grew up in Chicago and earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in music from Butler University. He spent three decades as a high school music director and administrator before transitioning to full-time composition and arrangement work.
Since 1973, Wagner has published over 3,500 compositions across choirs, bands, orchestras, handbells, organ, piano, and voice. His music has reached millions of performers worldwide, appearing in concert halls, on radio and television broadcasts, and in educational settings across the United States and internationally. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandy.
Why we love this
Wagner's gift for writing accessible yet genuinely musical arrangements shines here. The counterlines and partner song structure give young singers real parts to sing while the repetitive refrain ensures everyone finds their footing quickly, making this ideal for building confidence in emerging choirs.
What to expect
Bright, infectious, and genuinely fun. The catchy melodies and lighthearted spirit invite singers to relax and connect with the material rather than overthink it. There's a warmth and humor throughout that makes audiences smile and singers want to dig in.
Who it's for
This arrangement works beautifully for middle school and early high school choirs, particularly those with mixed ability levels or singers still building confidence. It's equally at home in community youth choirs and church music programs looking for uplifting, accessible 2-part repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the counterlines by having singers mark their entrances in rehearsal so they lock in before adding the melody singers. This prevents the supporting parts from getting swallowed.
- Work the repetitive refrain as a call-and-response or canon between sections to add energy and clarify the melodic material without sacrificing clarity.
- Encourage singers to feel the song's natural lift and conversational tone; treat it as storytelling, not as a technically demanding piece.
How to use it
This pairs naturally on a concert with other feel-good choral arrangements or as the opening number to set a positive, engaging tone for your program. It also works well as a warm-up piece in rehearsal once singers know it, since the joyful energy carries into whatever follows.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained counterlines while maintaining independence from the melody
- Tracking and executing partner song structures
- Managing repetitive material musically rather than mechanically
- Blend and balance in 2-part writing