Vox Vibe: SSA Choral Octavo
Words and music by Greg Gilpin
Item: 00-PO-0007261
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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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007261
More about this title
About the Composer: Greg Gilpin
Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP-awarded composer and arranger whose choral works are performed across the United States and internationally. He has conducted at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ryman Auditorium, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and Harpa Concert Hall, and serves as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press.
Beyond the music world, Gilpin earned certification as a financial coach and professional organizer, launching his own organizing business, Maestro Organizing. His 2021 film score for "Rosie's Rescue" earned Best Score recognition. He is active in ACDA, NAfME, SAG-AFTRA, and holds Life Loyal membership in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Why we love this
Gilpin has crafted something genuinely rare here: a piece that channels pure rhythmic energy through vocables without relying on text to carry meaning. The rondo structure and thoughtful add-on opening give your choir multiple entry points for learning and performing, while the optional piano allows flexibility for whatever resources you have on rehearsal day. From festival competition to concert hall, this piece lands with the kind of infectious joy that audiences remember.
What to expect
Buoyant and propulsive. The nonsense syllables bounce with playful momentum, building in complexity as voices layer and interweave. By the ending, the piece crackles with momentum and collective energy, leaving both singers and listeners exhilarated.
Who it's for
SSA choirs looking for a fresh, energetic original that works equally well at festival, concert, or competition. This is ideal for groups with solid intonation and rhythmic confidence who are ready to tackle independent voice parts without sacrificing musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the three independent voice parts in the opening before introducing the full rondo texture; this foundation makes the later complexity feel purposeful rather than chaotic.
- Experiment with dynamic shape across the repetitions of the rondo form. Each return to the main material is an opportunity to build intensity toward that action-packed ending.
- If performing a cappella, rehearse intonation by having one voice part sustain while another sings its line; this builds security without the safety net of piano.
- The rhythmic vitality of the vocables depends on crisp articulation and rhythmic precision. Spend time isolating sections where parts overlap or interlock.
How to use it
Program this as a contrasting anchor for a concert set dominated by text-driven pieces; the vocable-based energy cuts through and refreshes listener attention. Pair it with Gilpin's original Vox for a coordinated programming statement, or use it as a festival entry that showcases rhythmic precision and textural sophistication.
Skills your students will build
- Independent voice part independence and blend within SSA texture
- Rhythmic precision with layered and syncopated vocables
- Rondo form recognition and structural awareness
- A cappella intonation and tuning without instrumental support
- Dynamic shaping and intensity building across repeated phrases