A New Life (from Jekyll Hyde): SSA Choral Octavo
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A New Life (from Jekyll Hyde): SSA Choral Octavo

By Frank Wildhorn / By Leslie Bricusse / Arranged by Rollo Dilworth

Item: 35-DS00138456
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00138456

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About the Composer: Frank Wildhorn

Frank Wildhorn has built a distinctive career as a composer for musical theater, with a gift for writing soaring melodies that anchor emotional moments in a story. His work on Jekyll & Hyde brought contemporary musical sensibility to a classic literary tale, creating a score that balances pop-influenced writing with theatrical substance. Wildhorn's approach to vocal writing prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing vocal interest, making his arrangements ideal for student ensembles looking to tackle contemporary musical theater repertoire.

Why we love this

Rollo Dilworth's arrangement captures the vulnerability and optimism of this moment without oversimplifying the harmonic language. The SSA voicing sits comfortably for high school choirs while maintaining enough sophistication to feel genuinely rewarding for singers and audiences alike.

What to expect

A quiet triumph. The piece carries a sense of hope tempered with realism, unfolding like a character finding solid ground after uncertainty. The vocal writing feels intimate even when all voices are singing, with moments of genuine tenderness woven through a fundamentally forward-looking musical arc.

Who it's for

This arrangement works beautifully for SSA or SSAA choirs seeking contemporary musical theater material that respects the singers' abilities while offering genuine artistic challenge. It suits choirs comfortable with modern harmonic language and looking to diversify their concert programming beyond traditional show tune fare.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the soprano and alto lines carefully in measures where both carry equal weight; neither voice should dominate the texture even when singing the same rhythmic values.
  • Approach the lyrical sections with an unhurried tempo that gives the text room to land emotionally; resist the urge to rush through sustained notes.
  • Emphasize the rhythmic vitality in any accompanied passages to anchor the piece's forward momentum without losing the introspective quality of the quieter moments.

How to use it

Pair this as a powerful centerpiece in a concert exploring transformation and resilience, or feature it alongside other contemporary musical theater selections to showcase your choir's range. The emotional directness makes it equally effective as a concert closer or as part of a themed program exploring second chances and new beginnings.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary musical theater style with appropriate phrasing and text delivery
  • Balancing independent melodic lines within a three-part texture
  • Sustaining legit vocal production while navigating modern harmonic language
  • Interpreting dramatic subtext within an accessible choral arrangement

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