All Through The Night (TTBB)

All Through the Night – Mack Wilberg TTBB Men's Choir Sheet Music

A warm and beautifully expressive setting of the traditional Welsh lullaby, arranged by Mack Wilberg for TTBB men's choir, solo instrument and piano.

All Through the Night is Mack Wilberg's lush choral arrangement of the beloved Welsh lullaby for TTBB men's voices. Flowing piano accompaniment supports the choir while a delicate obbligato line for any treble solo instrument adds another layer of warmth and color.

Approximately four minutes in length and accessible to developing ensembles, this moving arrangement is especially effective for men's choirs, church choirs, sacred concerts, night vigils and worship services centered on themes of God's watchfulness, protection and constant care.

The work may also be performed with clarinet in A, harp and strings, with orchestral materials available separately.

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About Mack Wilberg's All Through the Night

The traditional Welsh melody of All Through the Night is already known for its gentle, comforting character. Mack Wilberg builds on that quality with a setting that is warm, lush and beautifully suited to men's voices.

Rather than treating the melody as a showpiece, Wilberg preserves the tenderness of the lullaby. Rich TTBB sonorities are supported by flowing piano accompaniment while a delicate treble instrumental line floats above the vocal texture.

The result is a short but deeply expressive work that allows a men's choir to demonstrate warmth, blend and sensitivity rather than sheer volume.

All Through the Night TTBB Men's Choir Arrangement

This edition is written for TTBB men's choir, making it an excellent addition to the repertoire of male choruses, collegiate men's choirs, community ensembles and church men's choirs.

The four-part men's voicing gives directors the opportunity to showcase the characteristic depth and richness of lower voices while retaining the quiet, intimate quality of a lullaby.

At approximately four minutes, the anthem is also compact enough to program easily into a worship service or concert.

TTBB Choir with Piano and Solo Instrument

The standard scoring combines TTBB men's choir and piano with an optional solo line for any treble instrument.

That instrumental line adds a delicate melodic color above the men's voices and gives directors flexibility based on the musicians available for a particular performance.

A flute, violin, oboe or another suitable treble instrument may be considered according to the needs and resources of the ensemble.

Optional Clarinet, Harp and Strings

For performances requiring a richer instrumental palette, All Through the Night may also be performed with clarinet in A, harp and strings.

This chamber-orchestra combination complements the gentle character of the Welsh lullaby particularly well, surrounding the TTBB voices with warm instrumental color without overwhelming them.

Full score and orchestral parts are available separately.

A Welsh Lullaby for Men's Choir

All Through the Night comes from the Welsh song tradition and has become one of the best-known Welsh lullabies.

Its gentle melody and nighttime imagery have helped the song endure through generations, and its message of protection through the darkness makes it especially meaningful in sacred settings.

Wilberg's arrangement draws on those qualities rather than fighting against them. The warmth of the men's voices, flowing accompaniment and delicate solo instrument create a sense of stillness and reassurance.

Sacred Music About God's Watchful Care

One of the most useful features of this arrangement for church musicians is its thematic versatility.

Oxford University Press specifically recommends All Through the Night for a night vigil or a service centered on God's vigilance.

That makes the work especially appropriate for programs and services exploring themes such as:

• God's watchful care
• Divine protection
• Comfort and reassurance
• Peace
• Rest
• Trust in God
• Light and darkness
• Evening worship
• Prayer and reflection

A Beautiful Choice for a Men's Choir Concert

Not every men's choir selection needs to be loud, dramatic or rhythmically driven.

All Through the Night gives a TTBB ensemble an opportunity to showcase a completely different side of its sound.

The gentle character of the music rewards:

• Beautiful ensemble blend
• Warm sustained tone
• Controlled dynamics
• Sensitive phrasing
• Balanced TTBB harmony
• Expressive legato singing

Placed between larger or more energetic works, it can provide an especially effective moment of calm and reflection in a men's choir program.

Accessible TTBB Repertoire by Mack Wilberg

This arrangement is particularly attractive for ensembles looking for Mack Wilberg's signature choral sound without taking on an exceptionally difficult score.

The publisher classifies the work at an accessible level, making it useful for capable church, school, community and collegiate men's ensembles.

Its musical effectiveness comes from beautiful voicing, balance, phrasing and color rather than excessive technical complexity.

Great for Church Men's Choirs

Church men's choirs sometimes face a frustrating repertoire problem: finding music that is genuinely beautiful and substantial while remaining practical for volunteer singers.

All Through the Night deserves consideration for exactly that reason.

Its approximately four-minute length makes it practical for worship, its text and character work naturally in a sacred setting, and the TTBB writing gives a men's ensemble an opportunity to develop a rich, unified choral sound.

Performance Ideas for All Through the Night

This arrangement can work beautifully in a variety of settings:

• Men's choir concerts
• Church worship services
• Night vigils
• Evening services
• Sacred concerts
• University and collegiate men's choir programs
• Community men's chorus performances
• Programs centered on peace or comfort
• Services centered on God's protection and watchfulness
• Reflective portions of larger concerts

All Through the Night – Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Who arranged All Through the Night for TTBB choir?

This setting of All Through the Night is arranged by Mack Wilberg.

What voicing is Mack Wilberg's All Through the Night?

This edition is scored for TTBB men's choir.

What accompaniment does All Through the Night use?

The standard version is scored for TTBB choir, piano and an optional treble solo instrument.

What instrument plays the solo line?

The score allows for any suitable treble solo instrument, giving directors flexibility according to the musicians available for the performance.

Is there an orchestral version?

Yes. The alternate scoring uses clarinet in A, harp and strings. Full score and orchestral parts are available separately.

How difficult is All Through the Night by Mack Wilberg?

The work is published at approximately the Very Easy to Easy level, making it an accessible Mack Wilberg selection for many men's choirs.

How long is All Through the Night?

The published duration is approximately 4 minutes.

How many pages is the TTBB choral score?

The physical choral octavo contains 12 pages.

Is All Through the Night appropriate for church?

Yes. Oxford University Press specifically identifies the work as appropriate for a night vigil or a service centered on God's vigilance.

Is this a Christmas song?

No. Although the peaceful lullaby character can fit naturally into many seasonal programs, All Through the Night is not specifically a Christmas anthem. Its themes of watchfulness, protection and rest make it useful throughout the year.

Is this appropriate for a school or collegiate men's choir?

Yes. The accessible TTBB writing and approximately four-minute duration make it a strong consideration for school, collegiate and community men's choirs as well as church ensembles.

Can I hear the arrangement before ordering?

Yes. Watch the embedded performance video above to hear Mack Wilberg's setting of All Through the Night.

Order All Through the Night by Mack Wilberg

Warm men's voices. Flowing piano. A delicate instrumental line. One of the world's most beautiful Welsh lullabies.

Mack Wilberg's All Through the Night turns those elements into a tender and expressive four-minute work for TTBB men's choir.

Whether you're programming a men's choir concert, sacred service, night vigil or a quiet moment of reflection, this arrangement offers the unmistakable warmth of Wilberg's choral writing in an accessible and highly effective setting.

Order All Through the Night arranged by Mack Wilberg for your men's choir from Teton Music.