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Greg Gilpin HeadshotGreg Gilpin is a celebrated ASCAP award-winning choral composer and arranger and a highly respected choral conductor. A graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education, Greg is well-known for his extensive catalogue of choral titles. 

Throughout his career, he has published over 300 individual titles, and his work is widely distributed across several publishers, including Carl Fischer, BriLee Music, Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Alfred Music, and more. 

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Greg Gilpin Sheet Music

There Is Sweet Music Here

TBB Voices & Piano | Digital Download

Lush and lovely with text by Lord Alfred Tennyson, Greg Gilpin's very expressive work delivers a wonderful example of word painting and achieves a high level of musicality without demanding extreme ranges in any voice part.

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Danny Boy and Shenandoah

SAB Voices & Piano | Digital Download

Greg Gilpin's seamless pairing of these two beloved songs is understated artistry. Looking for a piece that will teach musical line and syllabic stress and tone while grabbing the hearts of singers and audiences alike? Look no further!

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Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal

SAB Voices & Piano | Digital Download

Greg Gilpin's setting of Lord Alfred Tennyson's time-honoured text is a musical example of text painting set to lush harmonic phrases and lyric melodies. The simple yet supportive accompaniment showcases the vocals throughout.

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Greg Gilpin: Let Us Sing Jubilate Deo!

SATB Voices & Piano | Digital Download

A fanfare-like piano introduction sets the tone for this solid, rhythmic, tuneful setting. "Jubilate Deo! Sing with joy to God all the earth. Sing in exultation! Serve the Lord with gladness. Laudate.." A strong choice for concert and festival choirs.

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Twilight

SA Voices & Piano | Digital Download

Gilpin's elegant melodic portrayal of Dunbar's haunting text is constantly propelled forward by the undulating accompaniment. Women's ensembles of all abilities will experience growth through the wonderfully rich intervals coupled with opportunities for expressive text painting found in this not-to-be-overlooked choral.

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Greg Gilpin: E Pluribus Unum

TTB Voices & Piano | Digital Download

E Pluribus Unum, "out of many, one", is the phrase on the Seal of the United States. Never codified by law, the phrase was considered a de facto motto of the United States until 1956. This sets the tone for this strong setting for developing tenor-bass ensembles. Gilpin allows singers to develop independent part-singing with pure, uniform, Latin vowels.

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Greg Gilpin: A Gospel Alleluia

Three-Part Mixed Voices & Piano | Digital Download

This is everything you need for a successful gospel feature. A strong piano accompaniment, an easy eight-measure solo, rhythmic lines, solid harmonies and hand claps all add up to a big, exciting sound. This is a real standout for developing choirs at any time of year.

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Ain't Judgin' No Man

Men's Choir a cappella

Cut from the same cloth as the great traditional spirituals, this riveting original boasts unwavering rhythmic intensity, gripping minor-key sonorities, and a tenacious, meaningful text. Presented in a musical form that builds and builds to the big finish!

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Ding-a Ding-a Ding

SSAA Voices a Cappella

Bells are associated with the holiday season as well as celebratory and inspirational tributes and events. This song will be your favourite choral, imitating the ring and sound of bells. Polyphonic and homophonic sections play off each other and add to the diverse sound. An optional section allows two choirs to sing together in both musical styles. Simplistic singing builds to majestic singing, then fades away like bells in a steeple chiming in falling snow.

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Why We Sing

SATB Voices

This powerful, original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant.

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