This Is The Day: Unison, 2-Part Treble Choral Octavo

This setting combines unison singing with optional two-part harmony, giving you flexibility across different choir maturity levels. The sacred text paired with Pote's straightforward, expressive writing makes it equally at home in a concert or worship context without feeling thin or underdeveloped.

The unison passages have a direct, hymn-like quality that builds strength through simplicity, while the two-part moments add harmonic color without complexity. There is a sense of steadiness and purpose throughout, appropriate to the sacred text.

Middle school and high school choirs looking for sacred repertoire that works for developing singers. This also serves solo festivals and small ensemble competitions where flexibility in voicing is an advantage.

• Begin rehearsals with the unison line strong and confident; once that foundation is solid, the two-part sections will sit naturally without requiring extra balancing work.
• Emphasize the text's meaning rather than pushing for volume. Pote's writing responds beautifully to clear diction and intentional phrasing.
• If your ensemble splits unevenly between unison and two-part sections, assign parts strategically during early rehearsals so singers understand their role in each phrase.

Include this in spring or fall concerts where you want sacred music that feels substantive but doesn't demand the rehearsal hours of larger works. It also works well as a centerpiece for a shorter concert program aimed at younger audiences or worship settings.

• Singing unison lines with focused tone and clear articulation
• Managing the transition between unison and two-part voicing within a single piece
• Text interpretation and expressive phrasing in sacred music
• Listening for blend and balance in simple harmonic sections