When I Rise Up: SATB Choral Octavo
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When I Rise Up: SATB Choral Octavo

By Anthony Bernarducci

Item: 35-DS01120773
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 18
SKU: 35-DS01120773

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Why we love this

Bernarducci writes with genuine understanding of what makes a secular choral piece singable and dramatically effective. The piece sits well for mixed voices and avoids the trap of either oversimplifying the harmony or burying the text under unnecessary complexity. Singers emerge from it feeling accomplished.

What to expect

Lifting and affirming. The piece inhabits the emotional territory of resilience and forward motion, with harmonic language that supports both vulnerability and strength. It sits in your singers' voices with ease.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced high school and college choirs preparing for festivals and competitions. The piece rewards groups with solid musicianship and the time to invest in text clarity and voice independence.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the text as your primary guide to phrasing. The words "when I rise up" carry their own forward momentum; let the lyrics drive your shape rather than imposing external phrase architecture.
  • Attend to balance between parts during the fuller ensemble sections. SATB voicing can mask weaker voice lines if the altos and tenors aren't given equal rehearsal focus as sopranos and basses.
  • Consider the acoustics of your performance space early. An 18-page octavo benefits from at least one full run-through in the actual venue to adjust dynamics and clarity.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a standalone festival entry or as part of a program exploring contemporary secular choral writing. Its thematic content pairs well with other pieces about personal growth or determination, making it a natural fit for spring concert programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained legit singing within a secular harmonic framework
  • Text-driven phrasing and diction clarity across all voice parts
  • Balancing independence of line with ensemble blend in SATB texture
  • Dynamic control across the full range of the choir

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