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There Will Be Stars: SAB Choral Octavo

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There Will Be Stars: SAB Choral Octavo

There Will Be Stars: SAB Choral Octavo

Words and music by Andy Beck

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Stars are the inspiration for this stunning concert work that offers the reassurance only nature can bring. A lilting piano theme weaves its way through cascading vocal lines that seamlessly expand from pristine unisons into sumptuous sonorities. Your altos will especially love their "glimmering, glistening" interjections. "At the end of every day, there will be stars."

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081581989
SKU: 00-51161

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck leads the choral publications division at Alfred Music while maintaining an active career as a composer and arranger. His catalog exceeds 450 published works spanning choral repertoire, vocal resources, and children's musicals, all widely performed by ensembles across the globe. Beck holds degrees in Music Education from both Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and he channels his expertise into pedagogical writing through acclaimed vocal resources like Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique.

Beyond the page, Beck works regularly as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator at honor choirs and all-state festivals throughout the United States. A tenor himself, he performs with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and has contributed as a studio vocalist for Alfred Music since 1992. His dual commitment to choral artistry and music literacy shapes every publication he curates for the label.

Why we love this

Beck writes with an intuitive sense of what works for mixed voices at this level. The piece moves seamlessly from unison into richer harmonies without sounding forced, and the alto writing genuinely showcases that section rather than relegating it to harmonic padding. The nature imagery paired with that gentle, cascading piano accompaniment gives your singers something genuinely moving to connect to.

What to expect

Calm and reassuring, with moments of gentle luminescence. The piece unfolds like watching stars emerge at dusk, moving from simple vocal lines into shimmering harmonies. There's a quiet confidence in Beck's writing that invites singers to trust the journey rather than forcing expression.

Who it's for

This octavo works well for mixed choirs at the intermediate level who are ready to handle three-part writing with some textural sophistication. Directors programming concert or festival events will find it accessible enough for developing singers while offering enough musical substance to satisfy a discerning audience.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the opening unison carefully; it sets the peaceful tone that matters for everything that follows. Make sure sopranos and altos aren't overpowering the tenors and basses.
  • Give the alto interjections their moment. Those 'glimmering, glistening' moments are written to shine, so don't let the upper voices cover them during rehearsal.
  • Let the piano theme breathe. Beck's accompaniment isn't just filler; it's part of the musical conversation. Make sure your accompanist has space to be heard, especially in transitions.
  • Shape the cascading vocal lines as one gesture rather than as separate choral parts. Think of the harmonic expansion as a natural, organic growth.

How to use it

Pair this as a centerpiece in a concert devoted to nature-inspired repertoire, or use it as a closing piece that sends audiences out thoughtfully. Its 12-page length makes it substantial enough for a concert program without demanding excessive rehearsal time compared to larger works. The reassuring message in the text works particularly well as a spring or end-of-year programming choice.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing unison writing with three-part harmony
  • Sustaining long, even lines without swallowing dynamic shape
  • Listening across parts to create blended sonorities
  • Following and responding to piano accompaniment as a musical partner
  • Maintaining textural clarity when vocal lines cascade or overlap

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