'Til We Meet Again: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Words and music by Lisa Longe
Item: 00-PO-0007577
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This gentle and heartfelt original by Lisa Longe is an ideal choice for graduation and moving-up celebrations. A flowing piano accompaniment supports a legato melody with lyrics that wish a friend well on life's next journey. Built with varied choral textures and sensible vocal ranges for all parts, this sweet send-off will create lasting memories.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007577
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About the Composer: Lisa Longe
Lisa Longe earned degrees in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and in Christian Spirituality from Fordham University. She has spent more than two decades teaching music in Schenectady City Public Schools in Upstate New York, where she transitioned from general music instruction to full-time instrumental band direction.
Longe's deepest professional satisfaction comes from placing a first instrument in a student's hands and witnessing their musical journey unfold. She is equally passionate about choral music, accompanying school choirs and cherishing what she describes as the unmatched beauty of children's voices singing together. Now based in Albany with her family, she continues to mentor young musicians through their early attempts and into genuine musical artistry.
Why we love this
Longe writes with genuine warmth and understanding of what SAB singers can accomplish, avoiding both condescension and excessive difficulty. The piece works equally well as a program closer or standalone celebration, and its legato writing with flowing accompaniment creates a sophisticated emotional arc that resonates with graduating students and their families without feeling saccharine.
What to expect
Warm and intimate, with a gentle wisdom that doesn't rush. The flowing piano accompaniment creates an almost hymn-like foundation, while the legato melody and varied textures invite singers to invest in the emotional weight of saying goodbye and wishing a friend well.
Who it's for
Choirs with mixed voices at the middle school, early high school, or community level will find this piece accessible and emotionally appropriate. Directors seeking repertoire for graduation ceremonies, moving-up ceremonies, or year-end celebrations will appreciate both the sensible vocal ranges and the straightforward but touching message.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody through long phrase arcs rather than bar-by-bar emphasis; the flowing piano line supports legato singing, so commit to sustained vowels and minimize breath breaks where possible.
- Balance the three parts so that no single line dominates the texture; with varied choral textures built into the arrangement, let each section feel like it contributes equally to the whole sound.
- If using the recorded accompaniment, rehearse with it early and often so singers can anchor their phrasing to the piano's gentle support rather than fighting against it.
- Take time with any key moment where the three parts move together in unison or block harmony, as these moments of textural unity are what lend weight and sincerity to the message.
How to use it
This works beautifully as the final piece of a concert, giving the audience a moment of reflection and sincerity before they leave. You might also program it as part of a graduation ceremony itself, where its brevity and focus on positive transition make it a perfect standalone offering.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long melodic phrases with consistent legato phrasing
- Balancing three independent voice parts within a unified harmonic texture
- Responding to and matching the dynamics and flow of a piano accompaniment
- Singing with emotional nuance and textual clarity at moderate tempos