Winter Sings Her Song: SAB Choral Octavo
Words and music by David Waggoner
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Description
Elegant. Expressive. Evocative. The poetry elicits icy images of winter; the music sends shivers up the spine. Listen closely for the voice of winter, sung by a soloist or small group, to appear halfway through the piece. Your audience will sit silently in awe before applauding.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0001881
More about this title
About the Composer: David Waggoner
David Waggoner holds degrees from the University of Michigan School of Music and a master's degree from Eastern Michigan University. He brings his training and experience directly into the classroom as an elementary music teacher in Woodhaven, MI, while also serving as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Wyandotte, MI.
Waggoner has established himself as a versatile composer, creating works across multiple genres and ensembles. His compositions span choral literature, handbells, and instrumental music, reflecting his deep understanding of how musicians at different levels learn and grow.
Why we love this
Waggoner captures something genuinely atmospheric here: the winter poetry genuinely demands expressive singing, and the compositional choices support that instinct rather than fighting it. The dramatic entrance of winter's voice as a solo or small group moment creates a natural focal point that gives your ensemble something special to build toward, turning a seasonal piece into a memorable performance rather than a routine addition to a winter concert.
What to expect
The piece carries an elegant restraint, avoiding melodrama while still evoking the quiet power of winter's presence. Moments of stillness and shimmer alternate with deeper, more grounded harmonic colors, creating an atmosphere that feels contemplative rather than celebratory.
Who it's for
This octavo works well for choirs that can balance three-part mixed voicing cleanly and are ready to handle expressive, text-driven singing. The seasonal subject matter and moderate technical demands make it accessible to high school choirs and strong middle school ensembles alike.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with careful attention to the text painting; let the icy imagery guide your phrasing rather than imposing a metronomic regularity.
- Balance the solo or small group moment that represents winter's voice with the full choir sound around it; this contrast should feel purposeful, not accidental.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the harmonic context and emotional atmosphere during rehearsals, especially in the passages surrounding the featured soloist section.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a quieter, reflective counterpoint to more upbeat seasonal selections on a winter concert. The featured vocal moment also makes it an excellent choice if you're looking to showcase a strong soloist or small ensemble within a full choir setting, creating variety in your programming beyond switching between full-choir and accompanied arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Expressive phrasing informed by poetry and text imagery
- Balance between featured soloists or small groups and full three-part ensemble
- Sustained legato singing in the upper register
- Dynamic shaping within moderate ranges