Timothy (from <I>The Way They Are</I>): SATB Choral Octavo
Timothy (from <I>The Way They Are</I>): SATB Choral Octavo
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Timothy (from The Way They Are): SATB Choral Octavo

By Samuel Adler

Item: 00-PO-0005061
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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
SKU: 00-PO-0005061

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About the Composer: Samuel Adler

Samuel Adler stands as one of the most prolific and respected American composers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. A conductor, teacher, and composer whose output spans orchestral, chamber, choral, and vocal works, Adler has maintained a deep commitment to writing accessible music for educational and professional ensembles alike. His catalog demonstrates remarkable stylistic range, from modernist techniques to lyrical, tonally grounded pieces that speak directly to performers and audiences.

Why we love this

Adler's gift for setting text with clarity and emotional directness shines in this SATB piece. The writing sits comfortably for singers while maintaining genuine musical substance, making it rewarding for choirs that want to work with serious contemporary repertoire without wrestling with extreme technical demands. Programming this creates an opportunity to feature a composer whose contribution to American choral literature deserves wider recognition.

What to expect

The piece carries the introspective, character-driven quality suggested by its parent collection's title. Expect lyrical phrasing, harmonic language that feels both modern and accessible, and text-driven storytelling that unfolds with clarity and emotional restraint rather than bombast.

Who it's for

This piece suits intermediate to advanced high school and college choirs, as well as community and professional choruses seeking contemporary American sacred and secular repertoire. Singers should be confident enough to maintain independent lines in SATB texture while tracking a musical narrative that may not rest solely on melody in the soprano.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the harmonic color by listening for how each voice part supports the melodic line; Adler often distributes the primary voice across different sections, requiring attentive ensemble awareness rather than spotlight solos.
  • Attend closely to text declamation and natural speech rhythm, as Adler's setting typically respects the phrasing of the words rather than imposing an imposed metrical grid.
  • Use the 8-page length as an opportunity for careful sectional rehearsal; work through the piece in smaller sections before assembling full passages.

How to use it

This octavo works well on a concert that mixes contemporary choral literature with more familiar pieces, or as part of a program exploring American composers of the past 40 years. Its moderate length and SATB accessibility make it an excellent choice for showcasing ensemble maturity without requiring specialized vocal expertise or extensive rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Independent voice-part singing in SATB texture
  • Text-driven interpretation and articulation
  • Harmonic listening and blend in contemporary music
  • Musical phrasing based on textual meaning rather than metrical regularity

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