Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In (from the musical Hair) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by The 5th Dimension / Arranged by Roger Emerson
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It's a tradition to bring audience members up on the stage to dance for the final, jovial medley in the 1967 musical "Hair". Roger Emerson's arrangement of the songs made famous by "The 5th Dimension" will have your audiences practically sprinting to the stage to join in the celebration!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00446881
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About the Artist: The 5th Dimension
The 5th Dimension emerged from Los Angeles in the mid-1960s as one of the era's most distinctive vocal groups, known for their soaring harmonies and genre-blending approach to pop and soul. Their recordings of 'Aquarius' and 'Let the Sunshine In' from Hair became defining moments in popular music, introducing millions of listeners to the musical's countercultural spirit and spiritual optimism.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson captures the infectious energy and vocal magic that made The 5th Dimension's versions unforgettable, while writing at a level that allows your singers to access this iconic material without excessive technical demands. The arrangement's built-in invitation for audience participation transforms a concert finale into a genuine event, and the contrast between the ethereal 'Aquarius' opening and the propulsive 'Let the Sunshine In' gives your singers real dramatic ground to cover.
What to expect
Pure optimism mixed with theatrical flair. The opening floats on spiritual yearning while the second half becomes an unstoppable celebration, complete with the rhythmic swagger that defined 1960s soul-influenced pop.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for a finale number with guaranteed audience engagement and strong historical roots in American musical theater. This works equally well for high school, college, and community choirs that want to close a concert with joy and immediate interaction.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the opening 'Aquarius' section with enough space and restraint to let the ethereal quality breathe before the tempo lift into 'Let the Sunshine In'.
- Lock the rhythmic drive of the second section by drilling the syncopation across all sections together; this groove is what pulls the audience up to dance.
- Shape the dynamic arc across both songs as a single theatrical arc rather than two separate pieces; let the energy build cumulatively from start to finish.
- Assign specific singers or sections to featured moments if your arrangement includes them; these songs thrive on individual voices cutting through the ensemble sound.
How to use it
Reserve this for your final spot on any concert; it functions as an interactive curtain call as much as a performance piece. The natural invitation to audience participation makes it ideal for spring pops concerts, community fundraisers, or any event where you want to dissolve the boundary between stage and house.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining ethereal, unison textures with consistent blend and tone quality
- Shifting stylistic approaches between ballad and groove-oriented material
- Responding to dynamic cues that create theatrical pacing across connected sections
- Balancing featured vocal moments against ensemble sound