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To Everything There Is A Season: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Arranged by Audrey Snyder

Item: 35-DS00368339

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00368339

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About the Arranger: Audrey Snyder

Audrey Snyder has built a reputation as a thoughtful arranger who understands what makes choral music both singable and meaningful. Her arrangements respect the integrity of familiar melodies while opening them up to new choral contexts, whether for school choirs, community ensembles, or festival settings.

Snyder's work demonstrates a consistent ear for voice leading and text setting that serves singers at all levels. She knows how to write parts that sit well in the voice, support musical growth, and allow texts to land with clarity and impact.

Why we love this

Snyder's arrangement transforms a text that has resonated across generations into something immediately accessible for younger or developing choirs. The 2-part writing gives singers room to find their voices without the density of larger voicings, while the harmonic language feels contemporary enough to engage modern singers without sacrificing the song's quiet wisdom.

What to expect

There is a contemplative quality to this setting, inviting singers to sit with the text's meditation on time and change. The 2-part texture creates an almost conversational tone, as if two voices are reflecting together rather than a full choir proclaiming.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves middle school and high school choirs looking for repertoire that speaks to students' developing maturity without requiring advanced vocal technique. It also works well for community choirs and festival contexts where straightforward, dignified music serves a large ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

  • Emphasize the text clarity above all else; every syllable of this reflective poem deserves to land with intention.
  • Let the harmonic movement breathe naturally rather than pushing for sustained volume throughout; the arrangement rewards sensitive dynamic shaping.
  • Shape phrases around the poetic line, not just the musical downbeats, to honor the meaning of the words.

How to use it

Consider pairing this with other seasonal or reflective repertoire for a concert that invites introspection. The modest forces required and moderate length make it suitable as a thoughtful closer or as a standalone feature piece in a program emphasizing artistic growth over technical display.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing based on text meaning rather than metric regularity
  • Harmonic listening and blend in 2-part writing
  • Expressive control with limited dynamic range
  • Clear diction in service of meaning

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