In Gedanken bin i bei dir — SATB Choir Sheet Music

A tender Carinthian folk song by Hedi Preissegger, professionally arranged for SATB Choir & Piano by Paul Lorenz

Abbey Road Studios London Symphony Orchestra Vienna State Opera 500M+ Streams Gold & Double Platinum

The title translates simply: “In my thoughts, I am with you.” Composed by Hedi Preissegger — Carinthia’s most celebrated living composer of Kärntner folk choral music — “In Gedanken bin i bei dir” has become one of Austria’s most quietly profound folk songs, performed at cultural galas, farewell evenings, Advent concerts, and memorial services for decades. Its gentle four-part harmony and warm melodic simplicity carry an emotional weight that most concert repertoire only aspires to.

This professional SATB choir arrangement by Paul Lorenz preserves everything that defines the Kärntner folk tradition: the warm triadic voice leading, the singable melody, and the emotional directness of the original. The piano accompaniment adds concert-hall fullness that unaccompanied versions cannot achieve, while the enclosed Carinthian dialect pronunciation guide ensures authentic performance by any ensemble — Austrian or international. With 600 DPI resolution and a performance license included, this SATB choir sheet music edition is performance-ready the moment you download it.

Choose your “In Gedanken bin i bei dir” edition

Choir Arrangement (SATB)

€9.90

A warm, professionally engraved SATB & Piano score for concerts, cultural evenings, and ceremonial occasions. All four voice parts individually extracted, Carinthian dialect pronunciation guide included — performance-ready from the moment of download.

Instant PDF download
Secure checkout
Licensed for performance

Download PDF Instantly

Quality in detail

Authentic Kärntner Setting: Paul Lorenz’s SATB arrangement preserves the harmonic warmth and melodic simplicity of the Carinthian folk tradition — idiomatic, singable, and emotionally direct.
Instant PDF Download: Available within minutes of purchase — printable for any ensemble size with no minimum order quantities and no shipping delays.
Performance License Included: Suitable for public concerts, cultural galas, and ceremonial events — documentation appropriate for AKM & GEMA reporting in Austria and Germany.
Dialect Pronunciation Guide: Carinthian dialect lyrics with phonetic guidance ensure authentic, confident performance by Austrian and international choirs alike.
600 DPI Resolution: Crystal-clear on any screen — optimized for forScore, piaScore, and tablet performance; prints sharp at any size without pixelation.
Bespoke Customization Service: Need a key transposition or alternative voicing (SSA or TTB)? Paul Lorenz personally adapts the arrangement to your ensemble’s requirements.

We performed ‘In Gedanken bin i bei dir’ at our annual Kärntner Abend concert, and this arrangement was exactly what the evening called for. The four-part writing is warm and idiomatic — even our less experienced tenors handled their part with confidence — and the piano accompaniment gives the song a fullness that unaccompanied versions simply can’t match. Having the performance license documentation ready for our AKM submission was an unexpected but very welcome touch. Elisabeth Brandner, Choir Director, Kärntner Singgemeinschaft Graz

In Gedanken bin i bei dir sheet music at a glance


Song	In Gedanken bin i bei dir — Hedi Preissegger, a cornerstone of the modern Kärntnerlied (Carinthian choral) tradition
Arrangement	SATB choir with piano accompaniment
Arranger	Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road
Scoring	Conductor’s/piano score plus individually extracted Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass parts
Difficulty	Grade 3–4, intermediate — trained amateur and semi-professional choirs
Format	High-resolution 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready
Licensing	Licensed arrangement; performance license included, documentation appropriate for AKM & GEMA reporting
Price	€9.90

Is this edition right for you?

Program In Gedanken bin i bei dir when an evening calls for warmth, intimacy and unforced emotion rather than display. This edition is written for:

Community choirs and choral societies building a Kärntner or Alpine folk programme
Cultural galas and farewell evenings that need a tender, dignified centrepiece
Advent concerts and memorial services where restraint carries more weight than volume
International ensembles new to the Carinthian repertoire — the enclosed dialect guide makes it approachable

Need a transposition or a different voicing (SSA or TTB)? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.

What you receive

The full conductor’s/piano score
Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass parts, individually extracted
A Carinthian dialect pronunciation guide for every voice part
High-resolution 600 DPI PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental

Programming In Gedanken bin i bei dir

This is a piece to place at the emotional heart of a programme rather than at its opening. Let the four-part writing breathe, keep the tempo unhurried, and trust the piano to carry the fullness so the voices can stay soft and direct. It sits naturally alongside other Kärntnerlieder and Alpine folk settings, and works equally well as a quiet close to a cultural evening or a reflective moment within an Advent or memorial concert. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.

Own this arrangement?Share your review →

In Gedanken bin i bei dir sheet music — frequently asked questions

What is included in the download?

You receive the complete performance-ready package: the Conductor’s/Piano score plus individually extracted Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass parts — all as 600 DPI PDF files optimized for screen and professional printing. Also included: a Carinthian dialect pronunciation guide for all voice parts and a performance license for public concerts with your ensemble.

What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?

Grade 3–4, Intermediate. The four-part writing is accessible to trained amateur choirs with regular rehearsal and to semi-professional ensembles. No conservatory-trained section is required — established community choirs and choral societies will find this arrangement well within reach.

Is a performance license included?

Yes. Your purchase includes a performance license for public concerts, cultural galas, and ceremonial events. The license documentation is appropriate for AKM & GEMA reporting in Austria and Germany. For ticketed performances at licensed venues, standard venue licensing applies as usual. Contact us if you have specific licensing questions.

Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?

Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a capability unique in the professional sheet music market. Whether you need a key transposition, alternative voicing (SSA or TTB), a simplified piano accompaniment, or other adjustments, Paul Lorenz personally tailors this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs.

What is your refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing — we are happy to assist.