This Ol' Man: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
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This Ol' Man: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Arranged by Greg Gilpin

Item: 35-DS00319148
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00319148

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About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin has established himself as a prolific choral composer and arranger whose work spans concert halls from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Festival Hall in London. An ASCAP award winner and conductor respected across the United States, Gilpin serves as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, where his experience shaping literature for singers of all levels directly informs his compositional voice.

Beyond the concert stage, Gilpin has diversified his creative practice as a film composer, receiving Best Score recognition for the short film "Rosie's Rescue" in 2021. A dedicated member of ACDA and NAfME, he balances his musical pursuits with professional organizing work, bringing the same precision and structure that defines his arrangements to other areas of professional life.

Why we love this

Gilpin's arrangement captures the quirky, repetitive charm of this traditional tune while giving mixed voices genuine musical material to work with. The 15-page score suggests real harmonic interest beneath the familiar melody, making it engaging for young singers without losing the novelty appeal that draws audiences in.

What to expect

This arrangement brings warmth and humor to a counting rhyme that audiences recognize instantly. It bounces along with genuine musicality, inviting singers and listeners alike into something simultaneously familiar and freshly arranged.

Who it's for

Middle school and high school choirs looking for an accessible, entertaining piece that doesn't sacrifice musical substance. It works equally well for community choirs, youth ensembles, and repertoire that needs to bridge serious concert programming with crowd-pleasing moments.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the rhythmic groove early in rehearsals. This piece thrives on rhythmic precision and ensemble clarity, so lock the pulse before worrying about tuning.
  • Balance the melody against supporting parts. With three voices, the tune should remain forward, but the harmonic voices need audibility to create the full effect Gilpin intended.
  • Keep the energy light and bouncy. The traditional nature of this material invites a slightly playful approach; avoid letting it become sluggish or oversung.
  • Use the novelty aspect to your advantage in rehearsal. This arrangement works well for building confidence in younger or less experienced singers because the familiar text removes some performance anxiety.

How to use it

Slot this as a concert encore or a selection within a lighter program section, particularly when you want the audience engaged and amused without stepping away from musical credibility. It works beautifully as a palate cleanser between heavier works or as the kind of piece that reminds audiences why you program music for joy.

Skills your students will build

  • Part independence in a three-voice texture
  • Rhythmic precision and ensemble cohesion
  • Maintaining melodic line while tracking harmonic parts
  • Text clarity and projection in a playful context
  • Confidence through familiarity with traditional material

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