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What a Song Can Do: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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What a Song Can Do: 2-Part Choral Octavo

What a Song Can Do: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Words and music by Raphael Fusco

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Get ready to rock out while singing about the power of music! This undeniable earworm hooks you right away and sticks. It's so much fun, the kids will beg to sing it. Pay careful attention to notated body percussion in the breakdown which creates an impressive visual effect. Add the high-voltage SoundTrax and really bring down the house!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081599977
SKU: 00-52168

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About the Composer: Raphael Fusco

Raphael Fusco

Raphael Fusco has built an international reputation as a composer and keyboardist whose work spans opera, orchestral music, art song, and chamber works. His compositions have premiered at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and venues across Europe, earning recognition from major American competitions and commissions from ensembles including the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and the Cecilia Chorus of New York. Critics have called him a standout voice of his generation, one whose gift is fusing emotional depth with dynamic instrumental and vocal writing.

Beyond composing, Fusco maintains an active career as a pianist and harpsichordist, performing with major orchestras and touring internationally. He is the founder and artistic director of the Composer Institute at Opera Lucca and regularly leads masterclasses at conservatories worldwide, including the Sorbonne, Manhattan School of Music, and Boston University. His published works appear through Universal Edition Vienna, Alfred Music, and other leading houses.

Why we love this

Fusco has written something genuinely catchy that your singers will actually want to rehearse. The body percussion breakdown elevates what could be a simple pop song into a moment with real visual impact, giving your ensemble a chance to shine beyond vocals alone. Pair it with the SoundTrax and you have a contemporary concert closer with professional sound and undeniable energy.

What to expect

Immediate and infectious. The opening hooks fast, the rhythm drives forward with modern swagger, and the body percussion section transforms the concert stage into something alive and tactile. It celebrates the joy of music-making with infectious confidence.

Who it's for

Middle school and high school choirs looking for a contemporary piece with genuine appeal. The 2-part voicing makes it accessible to younger ensembles while the production quality and visual elements keep it engaging for more experienced singers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the notated body percussion carefully in rehearsal; map out who executes which sounds so the rhythmic unison is clean and the visual effect lands as intended.
  • Balance the vocal lines in the 2-part texture so the top line remains present even when the harmonic movement thickens; this keeps the melodic hook audible throughout.
  • Use the SoundTrax recording to establish groove and tempo early, then gradually reduce reliance on it so your singers own the pocket before the performance.
  • Let the breakdown section breathe slightly as you transition into the body percussion; a moment of clarity will make the gesture more powerful.

How to use it

This belongs on a spring or year-end concert as an energy spike and crowd-pleaser. The contemporary style and visual percussion element also make it strong for festival competitions where you want to stand out from traditional repertoire while still impressing adjudicators.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
  • Coordinating vocal lines with notated body percussion patterns
  • Singing over a driving contemporary groove
  • Projection and diction in a rock-influenced vocal setting

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