Sing It Loud arranged for SATB

Hi all,

This is the arrangement of my children's song Sing It Loud for SATB (previously posted).  I usually do not compose choral works (Although - I have a few) so all comments/feedback especially the engraving is appreciated.

So all you choir people - let me know what you think.

Mark

Edited September 7, 2025Sep 7 by MJFOBOE

For fun, I put a .PDF of the score in Microsoft's Copilot (AI) and asked for an analysis - it gave me a complete review of the work.  It was kinda cool ... brought to my attention a couple of measures needing improved counterpoint etc.  As well as general info on composing for SATB.  For the most part it gave me a decent review.  What a world!

Mark

PS: For those interested here's the work with some improved counterpoint.

Edited September 9, 2025Sep 9 by MJFOBOE

Hey Mark @MJFOBOE!

I love this song!  I love the words, key changes and counterpoint between the various different voices of the choir!  It'll probably be a lot of fun to sing for any future choir that might undertake a performance!  Great job!  The only thing that bothers me is a little nit-pick about how you notated the following rhythm:

 The right hand of the piano should be a dotted quarter note tied to an 8th of the following compound beat (beat 4 in 12/8), to group the 8th notes properly in their groups of three.  Thanks for sharing and once again, bravo!  (I liked the original song too but I think this one is even better)

I am so pleased you enjoyed the work!!!!

I'll correct the oversight .................. 

Mark

Just a quick update  ... Met with my mentor ... improved counterpoint (one measure had parallel 4ths in the sopranos/altos for example) ... improved voicing/harmony in last 2 measures ... and reworked the piano line ....   One has to be patient!

Mark

Will post again when the work is finished!  

For your interested ..... improved harmony, better support for the singers, removed parallel motion, some tweaks in the piano score.

Here's the finished version ....