Vive l'Amour: TTB Choral Octavo

Name: Vive l'Amour: TTB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45396
Price: 2.05 USD
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(Vive la Compagnie)

Traditional / arr. Lon Beery

Item: 00-45396

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Best known as a popular camp song, this convivial tune about camaraderie and brotherhood is perfect for 3-part men! Featuring straightforward choral writing and an unforgettably catchy chorus, it's guaranteed to be a favorite with your guys.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081511368

SKU: 00-45396

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About the Arranger: Lon Beery

Lon Beery directs six choruses at Spry Middle School in Webster, New York, where he works with approximately 500 students across multiple ensembles. His arrangements and compositions appear in catalogs from Alfred Music, BriLee, and other major publishers, with over 50 published choral works to his name.

Beery's compositions have reached prestigious venues: his TTBB composition I Believe was performed by the U.S. Army Chorus at President Ronald Reagan's internment service. He has received multiple ASCAP Standard Awards for his compositions and contributed articles to the Choral Journal and Music Educators Journal. Active in the choral education community, he has presented sessions at state, regional, and national conferences through ACDA and MENC, and currently serves as Middle School Chair for New York ACDA.

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Why we love this

Beery knows what middle and high school tenors and basses actually want to sing. This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a camp classic without oversimplifying the musicianship, and the straightforward part-writing means your singers can focus on locking in that irresistible chorus instead of battling difficult notation. It's the kind of piece that gets guys genuinely excited to show up to rehearsal.

What to expect

Warm and unpretentious, with the easy joy of friends gathered around a campfire. The melody sits naturally in the male voice, and the straightforward harmonies create moments of genuine ensemble satisfaction without demanding advanced reading skills.

Who it's for

This octavo works for any TTB ensemble, particularly middle and high school choirs where men's voices are still developing or where building confidence and camaraderie matters as much as technical challenge. Directors seeking accessible, engaging repertoire that genuinely excites singers will find this a reliable program choice.

How to get the most out of it

Nail the unison sections in the chorus first. Once those eight-bar passages sit solidly, the divisi writing will lock in naturally.
Let the camaraderie show in your dynamics. The piece thrives on contrasts between intimate verses and full-voiced, exuberant choruses.
Use the text painting to shape phrasing. Words like "love" and "brotherhood" benefit from slightly lifted attacks and warm tone production.
Emphasize rhythmic precision in the refrain. Tight ensemble attacks on repeated figures will amplify the song's infectious quality.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or closer on a concert featuring lighter, secular repertoire. It pairs naturally with other folk-based or community-style pieces and works equally well in festival settings where men's choruses need material that demonstrates musicality alongside accessibility. The piece also shines as a concert finale that leaves audiences smiling.