Vox Vibe: SAB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Greg Gilpin
Item: 00-PO-0007260
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Description
The vibrant vocables of this extraordinary original have no literal meaning, but bubble with rhythmic joy. An add-on opening introduces three independent voice parts before unfolding into a complete rondo that grows to an action-packed ending. Pair this impressive follow-up with Greg's original Vox; both can be performed a cappella or with optional piano.
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Sample Audio
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A Cappella
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Accompanied
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A Cappella
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007260
More about this title
About the Composer: Greg Gilpin
Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP award-winning composer and arranger whose choral works have been performed across major concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ryman Auditorium, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and Harpa Concert Hall. As a conductor, choral educator, and Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, Gilpin has shaped the landscape of contemporary choral music for schools and community ensembles.
Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his creative reach into film scoring, recording production, and professional organizing. His 2021 film score for "Rosie's Rescue" earned Best Score honors, and he has collaborated with soprano Angela Brown on innovative arrangements. An active member of ACDA, NAfME, and SAG-AFTRA, Gilpin continues to compose, conduct, and teach while bringing his distinctive voice to multiple disciplines.
Why we love this
Gilpin's command of rhythmic energy and vocal color shines throughout this piece. The opening that introduces each voice part independently before dissolving into rondo form gives directors a built-in teaching moment, and the rhythmic vocables create an infectious momentum that energizes singers and audiences alike.
What to expect
Rhythmic vitality pulses through every measure. The vocables bubble and bounce without needing a text to carry meaning, creating an almost instrumental quality that keeps the music moving forward with joyful momentum. By the action-packed ending, singers and listeners alike feel the exhilaration of rhythmic precision and collective energy.
Who it's for
This octavo suits intermediate to advanced SAB choirs looking for contemporary concert or festival repertoire with infectious energy and accessible sophistication. Directors seeking a cappella literature that sounds substantial and sounds rehearsed in a reasonable timeframe will find strong material here.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the vocables as precise rhythmic units during early rehearsals. Treat them as instrumental percussion would be treated, with clean articulation and ensemble clarity before adding any dynamic shaping.
- The optional piano accompaniment can help singers lock their parts during rehearsal, even if you plan to perform a cappella. Once parts are secure, remove it gradually and listen to how the voices balance independently.
- Shape the rondo architecture by varying the energy slightly across each return. The action-packed ending will land harder if earlier sections maintain a controlled intensity rather than peaking too early.
- Pay attention to the add-on opening section. Clear phrasing in the three independent parts creates contrast and keeps the ear engaged before the full rondo unfolds.
How to use it
Program this alongside Gilpin's original Vox for a complete statement about contemporary choral writing, or use it as a concert opener to energize audiences immediately. Its rhythmic character and festival-ready scope make it equally effective in spring concert and competition settings.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision with non-pitched vocables
- Balancing independent voice parts in rondo form
- A cappella blend and tuning across SAB voicing
- Articulation clarity in fast-moving sections
- Following rondo architecture and form awareness