A Beautiful Noise (arr. Audrey Snyder): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
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A Beautiful Noise (arr. Audrey Snyder): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

As performed by Alicia Keys Brandi Carlile / As performed by Brandi Carlile / As performed by Alicia Keys / Arranged by Audrey Snyder

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS01518024

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About the Artist: Alicia Keys Brandi Carlile

Alicia Keys is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist whose artistic voice bridges classical training with contemporary soul and hip-hop. Her work consistently explores themes of empowerment, identity, and social consciousness, making her a powerful presence across multiple genres. Brandi Carlile is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her expansive vocal range, introspective lyricism, and genre-defying arrangements that draw from folk, rock, and soul traditions. Together, they created "A Beautiful Noise" as a collaboration that celebrates resilience and the transformative power of artistic expression.

Why we love this

Audrey Snyder's arrangement captures the emotional weight of the original while making it accessible for developing mixed choirs. The three-part voicing sits comfortably across mixed ranges without sacrificing the song's contemporary edge, and the 11-page score offers enough textural variety to keep singers engaged without overwhelming them.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with quiet intensity, building from intimate vulnerability into a powerful affirmation. There's a contemporary sensibility in the harmonic language, yet the emotional arc feels timeless and human.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves mixed choirs at the intermediate level who want to tackle contemporary material with artistic depth. It's ideal for directors seeking repertoire that connects with student singers' musical world while building solid vocal technique and ensemble musicianship.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal melody with the harmonic foundation in the middle voices; resist the urge to let the top line dominate, as this piece gains power from full ensemble sonority.
  • Pay attention to phrase breathing and let the text guide your pacing rather than mechanically holding notes to their full value.
  • Shape dynamics gradually across longer phrases to build emotional momentum toward key moments rather than adding sudden volume changes.
  • Work the blend between parts slowly, isolating two voices at a time before bringing the full ensemble together to ensure clarity without strain.

How to use it

Consider this for a concert focused on resilience, social themes, or contemporary voices in choral music. It pairs well with both classical and modern repertoire and works equally effectively as a concert opener that draws listeners in or a closer that leaves them thinking.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining tone quality across extended phrases without tension
  • Blend and balance in three-part mixed voicing
  • Emotional interpretation of contemporary text and music
  • Negotiating contemporary harmonic language and chord extensions
  • Maintaining ensemble unity while preserving individual vocal character

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