All God's People (arr. Richard Salt): SSAATB Choral Octavo

Richard Salt's arrangement captures the anthemic power of this iconic song while making it genuinely singable for mixed voices. The seven-page score balances accessibility with harmonic sophistication, giving your singers a pop standard that feels contemporary without requiring a full band.

Accessible yet spirited. The arrangement honors the song's celebratory character while creating genuine harmonic interest across all six parts. You get the satisfaction of singing something your audiences will recognize immediately, paired with the craftsmanship of a professional arrangement.

Choirs looking to program contemporary music that connects with modern audiences while maintaining musical substance. This works equally well for high school advanced ensembles, college non-majors groups, or community choirs seeking to refresh their repertoire.

• Shape the melodic lines with the natural phrasing of the lyrics rather than strict metric divisions; Queen's songs breathe.
• Emphasize the lower voices in the SSAATB texture to anchor the harmonies and prevent the arrangement from floating too high.
• Balance blend carefully in the tutti sections so the six-part writing reads clearly without anyone getting buried.

Include this in a pop or secular contemporary set to demonstrate that popular music deserves the same musical care as classical repertoire. It also serves as an excellent vehicle for singers who connect more readily with contemporary song than traditional art songs.

• Blending six-part harmony while maintaining individual voice independence
• Approaching contemporary text with appropriate phrasing and natural language rhythm
• Sustaining energy and ensemble cohesion across a extended melodic line
• Balancing pop idiom with harmonic sophistication