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Winter, Bring Me Home: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Winter, Bring Me Home: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Winter, Bring Me Home: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Incorporating the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Words by Lois Brownsey, music by Marti Lunn Lantz

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A narrator recites fitting passages from two Longfellow poems at the beginning, middle, and end of this artistic composition. Subtle key changes lend significance each time we sing the nostalgic "bring me home" chorus. A beautiful tribute to winter.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081423494
SKU: 00-37877

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About the Composer: Marti Lunn Lantz

Marti Lunn Lantz

Marti Lunn Lantz grew up in Akron, Ohio, where she began composing in childhood and had her first choral work published while still in high school. She studied piano performance at the University of Akron and sang with the university jazz band before joining Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians, experiences that shaped her distinctive blend of classical and popular sensibilities.

Lantz has composed across multiple genres, including country songs and film scores, and frequently collaborates with her husband, David Lantz III, on choral works for schools and churches. Based in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, she performs as a keyboardist and vocalist, serves as an organist and handbell director, and teaches piano. Her work has earned numerous ASCAP awards, and she maintains affiliations with ASCAP and the National Music Federation.

Why we love this

The integration of Longfellow's poetry with the choral line creates a sophisticated narrative arc that elevates this beyond typical seasonal fare. Key modulations around the recurring "bring me home" refrain reward careful rehearsal with emotional payoff, and the 2-part voicing keeps the focus on that textual and harmonic sophistication rather than density.

What to expect

Wistful and contemplative, with moments of longing that deepen as harmonic colors shift. The narrator's voice anchors the listener in literary tradition while the choir's gentle motion evokes the quiet beauty of a winter landscape and the universal desire to return home.

Who it's for

Directors programming a winter concert who want something more substantial than typical seasonal novelties, especially those with narrators who can deliver Longfellow's language. This works equally well for middle school choirs seeking 2-part literature with artistic depth and for advanced elementary ensembles ready to explore key relationships.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the narrator's passages with clear diction and pacing; these frame the musical content and set the emotional tone for each choral entrance.
  • Highlight the key changes subtly rather than dramatically. The choir should feel the shift in tonal center without overplaying the harmonic movement.
  • Balance the choir's voices so the homophonic writing remains transparent; resist the urge to push volume and let the text carry the nostalgic quality.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the harmonic progressions, especially through the modulations, so singers can focus on phrase shape and text expression.

How to use it

Reserve this for a winter concert's second half where its reflective quality can shine without competing with upbeat seasonal songs. It pairs beautifully with more energetic holiday repertoire, creating a programming arc from celebration to introspection.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in 2-part harmony with attention to voice independence and blend
  • Identifying and performing key modulations with musical intent
  • Collaborating with a narrator to shape phrasing and text delivery
  • Sustaining lyrical legato lines across longer phrases
  • Responding to harmonic color changes as an expressive tool

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