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Walls Come Down: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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Walls Come Down: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Walls Come Down: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Words and music by Lisa Clayton / arr. Cherrelle Crews

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Composer Lisa Clayton combines her experience as a gospel artist and school music teacher to create this high-energy original that absolutely rocks! The opening ostinato builds in intensity as more voices join, leading to a contrasting verse, and a step up to a brighter key before the big finish. "Just like in Jericho . . . walls are tumblin' down!"

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081591414
SKU: 00-51641

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About the Composer: Lisa Clayton

Lisa Clayton brings a dual perspective to choral composition: years of experience as a gospel artist combined with her work in school music education. This background allows her to write music that honors gospel traditions while remaining accessible and engaging for student ensembles.

Why we love this

Clayton's command of energy and structural arc keeps singers and audiences equally invested from the opening ostinato through the final key change. The piece balances accessibility with genuine musical sophistication, giving singers the satisfaction of performing something that feels contemporary and alive without requiring advanced technique.

What to expect

Walls Come Down radiates propulsive energy. The opening groove pulls listeners in immediately, the verse offers breathing space and lyrical contrast, and the final key shift propels the piece toward an exhilarating conclusion. The gospel foundation gives the piece genuine swagger and joy.

Who it's for

Directors programming concerts or festivals need accessible, high-energy repertoire that excites singers and audiences alike. SAB choirs with solid ensemble cohesion can tackle the layered voicing and rhythmic precision this piece requires.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build the opening ostinato gradually by bringing voices in at staggered points rather than all at once; this creates the exact intensity curve the arrangement demands.
  • The contrasting verse needs clear articulation to land its lyrical shift; don't let singers fall into the rhythmic groove of the opening section.
  • Lock the step-up transition to the final key firmly in rehearsal so the brightness lands as intentional lift rather than sudden surprise.
  • Layer in the recorded accompaniment during rehearsal to help singers find their independence within the fuller harmonic context.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a closer on a mixed-repertoire concert, where its high energy and contemporary feel provide a satisfying final impression. It also fits well in festival programming or as a standalone performance piece when you want to showcase your choir's rhythmic precision and ensemble unity.

Skills your students will build

  • Building intensity through staggered voice entrances
  • Maintaining independence within layered, rhythmic writing
  • Balancing groove-based material with contrasting lyrical sections
  • Executing clean key modulations
  • Gospel-informed phrasing and articulation

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