Walls Come Down: 2-Part/SSA Choral Octavo
Words and music by Lisa Clayton / arr. Cherrelle Crews
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0007585
More about this title
About the Composer: Lisa Clayton
Lisa Clayton brings dual expertise to her compositions: years of performance experience as a gospel artist combined with classroom leadership as a school music teacher. Her work bridges sacred and secular traditions while maintaining the energy and accessibility that engage young singers.
Why we love this
Clayton writes with genuine understanding of what energizes a choir. The opening ostinato grab attention immediately, and the strategic key change rewards singers with a moment of brightness that feels earned rather than arbitrary. This is the kind of piece that singers remember and audiences actually want to hear again.
What to expect
The opening hits with infectious drive. As voices accumulate, the sound builds toward something inevitable and powerful, then shifts to a moment of reflection before ascending to a triumphant finish. It's celebratory without being saccharine.
Who it's for
Directors seeking contemporary repertoire that excites both singers and audiences. This works equally well for concerts, contests, and festivals where you want to showcase your ensemble's energy without sacrificing musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the ostinato pattern before adding overlapping vocal lines. Rhythmic precision here makes the layering effect land with impact.
- Shape the verse as a genuine contrast to the intensity of the opening. Pulling back dynamically and texturally will make the final key change feel transformative.
- Communicate the text about walls tumbling down with conviction. This piece works best when singers connect to the metaphor rather than treating it as a catchphrase.
How to use it
Pair this as an opener or second piece on a concert where you want immediate engagement. The high energy and contemporary feel make it ideal for festival appearances or as a contrast to more traditional repertoire elsewhere in your program.
Skills your students will build
- Building and sustaining a layered ostinato across phrase changes
- Singing in two-part and SSA voicings with clear part independence
- Executing key modulation and maintaining pitch integrity through the transition
- Interpreting contemporary/gospel idioms with rhythmic precision and stylistic authenticity