To Those Who Serve: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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To Those Who Serve: 2-Part Choral Octavo

By Jill Gallina

Item: 35-DS00166961
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00166961

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About the Composer: Jill Gallina

Jill Gallina

Jill Gallina co-creates choral works and musical theater pieces alongside her husband Michael, building a catalog that has earned recognition from the Parents Choice Foundation, American Library Service, and ASCAP. Her compositions reach millions of students annually across elementary through high school levels, with performances spanning PBS, The Disney Channel, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and major orchestras including The New York Philharmonic and Boston Pops.

Before establishing herself as a prolific composer, Gallina taught elementary music in the classroom, grounding her understanding of what young singers need to grow musically and dramatically. She and Michael hold degrees from the College of New Jersey (Jill in music education; Michael in both music and administration), and together they conduct educator workshops internationally while their work continues to generate thousands of performances globally each year.

Why we love this

Gallina writes patriotic repertoire that feels genuine rather than saccharine, offering middle and high school choirs meaningful material for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or civic occasions without resorting to flag-waving excess. The 2-part voicing ensures accessibility across mixed ability ensembles while maintaining musical substance that doesn't insult singers' intelligence.

What to expect

Respectful and reflective, this piece creates space for dignity and gratitude without theatrical embellishment. The writing carries a quiet strength that allows young singers to locate their own emotional authenticity.

Who it's for

This work suits middle school and early high school choirs seeking substantive patriotic repertoire, as well as festival or concert settings where acknowledging service members' contributions calls for musical sincerity. The 2-part texture makes it approachable for less advanced ensembles while offering mature emotional content.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the lyrical phrases so that reverence comes through clearly; resist the urge to overpower the text or drive too hard rhythmically.
  • Layer the two vocal lines so that Part 1 and Part 2 maintain independence without sounding separated. Listen for moments where harmony reinforces emotional weight.
  • Connect phrase endings to the next phrase opening rather than punctuating each line. This sustained approach deepens the impact.

How to use it

Position this as the centerpiece of a Veterans Day or Memorial Day concert, or include it within a program exploring themes of service and sacrifice across American musical traditions. At nine pages, it commands attention as a standalone moment rather than functioning as filler.

Skills your students will build

  • singing sustained phrases with consistent breath support
  • maintaining independent vocal lines within harmonic context
  • interpreting patriotic text with emotional restraint and conviction
  • blending two-part textures without sacrificing individual voice clarity

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