We Still Believe: SATB Choral Octavo

This arrangement distills a powerful declaration of faith into music that feels both intimate and congregational. Cliff Duren's voicing sits comfortably across standard SATB ranges while maintaining the emotional directness that makes Scott's melodies so singable and memorable for audiences.

The music carries quiet conviction rather than bombast. Scott's melodic gift creates hooks that listeners remember long after the performance ends, supported by Duren's harmonies that feel both modern and grounded.

Any SATB choir seeking repertoire that speaks to contemporary faith while maintaining musical substance. This works equally well in church settings, concert programs, and school choirs comfortable with sacred material.

• Let the text drive your phrasing. The rhythmic understatement of 'still believe' gains impact when you resist over-shaping it.
• Balance the inner voices carefully in sections where they carry the harmonic foundation. They deserve clarity without eclipsing the top line.
• Record a section rehearsal focusing on intonation in the slower passages. Sustained chords expose tuning challenges that benefit from targeted work.
• Consider the emotional arc across all 11 pages. This isn't a piece to rush; allow breathing room for the message to land.

Program this as part of a sacred or contemporary concert to create a programming counterpoint to more traditional hymn arrangements. Its 11-page length makes it substantial enough for a concert standalone or as a centerpiece in a thematic set on faith and perseverance.

• Balancing homophonic and independent voice writing
• Sustaining tone through longer harmonic progressions
• Connecting lyrical content to interpretive choice
• Reading contemporary chord structures in SATB format