Welcome One And Welcome All - A Festive Processional: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Audrey Snyder
Item: 35-PK00026812
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Set in a buoyant medieval style, this lively original by Audrey Snyder is the perfect opener for your madrigal dinner or concert performance. Accompany with recorder, cello, hand drum or finger cymbals or a variety of other options for a festive processional. Performance Time: Approx: 1:30.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00026812
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About the Composer: Audrey Snyder
Audrey Snyder is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans choral, instrumental, and educational music. Her output covers a wide stylistic range, from sacred and secular choral pieces to folk song arrangements, all marked by clear orchestration and keen attention to text setting and singability. Snyder's compositions have become staples in school and community choral programs, where directors appreciate both the accessibility of her writing and its genuine musical substance.
Why we love this
Snyder crafts a processional that actually sounds like a processional. The medieval styling gives it character without sacrificing singability, and the flexibility in instrumentation means you can adapt it to whatever resources you have on hand. It reads as genuinely festive rather than contrived, making it an inviting entry point to a concert or dinner event.
What to expect
Buoyant and welcoming, with the lightness of a medieval dance but the harmonic sophistication of contemporary choral writing. The piece moves forward with energy and hospitality, inviting listeners in rather than demanding their attention.
Who it's for
Directors running madrigal dinners, Renaissance fairs, or concert openings who need something engaging that works with limited or mixed instrumentation. Singers who enjoy period styling and social music but appreciate modern harmonic writing underneath.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and deliberate enough that singers can articulate the text clearly without rushing; a processional should have presence and pacing, not breathlessness.
- Let the rhythm section (hand drum or finger cymbals) anchor the ensemble and establish the pulse early in rehearsal so the harmonic movement feels grounded rather than floating.
- Layer your instrumental colors gradually during performance if you have multiple options available; starting with one instrument and adding another creates forward momentum without feeling unplanned.
- Balance the melody prominently so it reads as the processional tune, even when countermelodies or harmonic filler occupy the ear.
How to use it
Reserve this for your opening number when you need an immediate shift in mood and energy. It works beautifully before more serious repertoire because it establishes warmth and accessibility without feeling throwaway. The 1:30 length makes it ideal filler at a longer concert or the featured opener for a shorter event.
Skills your students will build
- Diction and text articulation in a rhythmically driven context
- Singing with instrumental accompaniment and staying locked to the ensemble pulse
- Understanding period style conventions in melody and rhythmic phrasing
- Ensemble balance when multiple instrumental timbres are present