This Is A Good World: SATB Choral Octavo
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This Is A Good World: SATB Choral Octavo

By Bradley Ellingboe

Item: 35-DS00385393
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00385393

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About the Composer: Bradley Ellingboe

Bradley Ellingboe is a composer and arranger whose choral works have become staples in concert and festival programs across the United States. His compositions are known for combining accessible melodies with thoughtful harmonic writing, making them engaging for singers while remaining substantive enough to satisfy director and audience expectations.

Ellingboe's output spans sacred and secular repertoire, but his secular works particularly demonstrate a gift for setting contemporary texts with musical integrity. His pieces are frequently programmed at state festivals and invitational competitions, where directors appreciate both the musical craftsmanship and the relative ease of preparation.

Why we love this

This piece offers the kind of sincerity that resonates with audiences without ever feeling manipulative or saccharine. Ellingboe's melody sits comfortably across the SATB palette, and the text itself carries enough weight to justify programming this alongside more complex fare. Your singers will genuinely want to perform it.

What to expect

Warmth and gentle conviction. The piece radiates a kind of clear-eyed optimism that never tips into naivety, supported by Ellingboe's understated but confident harmonic language. Singers emerge from this piece feeling like they've said something meaningful.

Who it's for

Concert choirs of intermediate proficiency will find this piece rewarding. The voicing is straightforward enough for younger or less experienced singers, yet the emotional maturity of both text and music engages more advanced ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the soprano line carefully in the opening sections; it carries the primary melodic material but should never overshadow the harmonic foundation underneath.
  • Shape the text expressively rather than mechanically. The optimism of the title works best when phrasing feels natural and conversational.
  • Attend to intonation in the middle voices, especially where the alto and tenor lines move in parallel motion. Lock these intervals early in rehearsal.
  • Allow the piece to breathe at phrase endings. Resisting the urge to rush through cadences will emphasize the emotional content of Ellingboe's harmonic choices.

How to use it

Pair this as a closing number on a concert mixed with more demanding or darker repertoire; it provides emotional resolution without feeling like a retreat. It also works beautifully in festival settings where you want to leave judges and audiences with a positive final impression.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit tone across extended phrases
  • Balancing four independent harmonic lines without losing textual clarity
  • Shaping lyrical phrases with attention to harmonic function
  • Ensemble blend in middle-voice textures

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