A Safe Place To Land (feat. John Legend) (arr. Mac Huff): SATB Choral Octavo
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A Safe Place To Land (feat. John Legend) (arr. Mac Huff): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Sara Bareilles / As performed by John Legend / Arranged by Mac Huff

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00455677

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About the Artist: Sara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles built her career on songs that cut straight to emotional truth. Her gift for melody and lyrical vulnerability made her a fixture on the charts and in living rooms where people played her music on repeat. As a composer, pianist, and performer, she understands what makes a song land in a singer's chest.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement opens up the intimacy of this song for choir without sacrificing its heart. The writing honors Bareilles' melodic sensibility while giving your sections room to blend and shine, and the addition of John Legend's part creates a natural duet moment that feels earned rather than tacked on.

What to expect

Tender and searching, this arrangement settles into a warm harmonic language that mirrors the song's central theme of finding stability. The combination of Bareilles' signature melodic gift with the addition of a duet voice creates an interplay between comfort and longing that your singers will feel immediately.

Who it's for

Choirs ready to program contemporary pop music with theatrical depth will find this accessible yet substantial. It works for high school and college singers, especially those building experience with modern commercial songwriting arranged for the concert stage.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the lead melody against the supporting harmonies by thinking of the soprano line as a conversation partner rather than the whole story.
  • Let the piano accompaniment breathe; resist the urge to rush through the sustained chords that define the emotional arc.
  • Mark your entrance points clearly, especially in sections where voices stagger or re-enter after rests.
  • Lean into the vulnerability of the text; this piece asks your singers to commit emotionally, which means finding honesty in the quieter moments.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary pop arrangements to create a thematic set that showcases how modern songwriting translates to the choral medium. It also stands as a compelling solo feature if you have a strong soprano lead and want to spotlight her with the ensemble as a collaborative backdrop.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing lead melody against harmonic support
  • Navigating contemporary pop song structure in choral context
  • Interpreting lyrics with emotional authenticity
  • Blending sustained harmonies while maintaining clarity
  • Ensemble coordination across multiple vocal lines

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