This Is The Day: SSA Choral Octavo

Christopher's gift for crafting singable, emotionally direct sacred music shines here. The piece sits comfortably for SSA voices while maintaining the harmonic richness and spiritual weight that makes gospel music resonate with both singers and audiences.

Warm and affirming, with the musical directness that characterizes strong gospel writing. The piece invites singers and listeners into a moment of genuine spiritual expression, balancing accessibility with dignity.

This octavo works for intermediate to advanced SSA or SSAA choirs seeking accessible yet substantial sacred music. It serves well for concert programs, worship services, or festivals where you need a piece that sounds accomplished without excessive rehearsal demands.

• Balance the text clarity with the spiritual character of the piece. Christopher's lyrics carry the message; let your singers commit to the words without sacrificing the music's natural phrasing.
• Shape the dynamic arc across sections to avoid a static performance. This piece gains power through intentional growth, not just louder singing.
• Encourage voices to listen for the harmonic movement, especially in the SSA writing. Christopher's arrangements reward attention to inner parts.

Pair this with other contemporary sacred works for a program focused on faith and celebration, or use it as an uplifting closer that sends audiences out with purpose. The eight-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overshadowing lighter fare.

• Gospel and contemporary sacred idiom, including characteristic rhythmic and harmonic language
• Ensemble blend and balance in three-part voicing
• Textual expression and emotional commitment in singing sacred text
• Listening for inner harmony parts and supporting the harmonic structure