Believe (from The Polar Express): 2-Part Choral Octavo
From The Polar Express
Words and music by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri / arr. Teena Chinn
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0003504
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Description
The Polar Express is a children's book that has captured the hearts of millions of children worldwide. Tom Hanks helped to bring The Polar Express to the big screen in a highly successful Christmas-season release. "Believe" was recorded by Josh Groban and carries a wonderful message of believing in a magical future. While the movie was a holiday release, the song will work on concerts any time of the year.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Believe (from The Polar Express): 2-Part Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003504
More about this title
About the Composer: Glen Ballard
Glen Ballard is a Grammy-winning composer and producer whose work spans film, television, and popular music. His ability to craft melodies that resonate with broad audiences while maintaining musical substance has made him a sought-after voice in entertainment scoring, with credits ranging from animated features to major studio releases.
Why we love this
Teena Chinn's 2-part arrangement opens this Oscar-nominated song to younger choirs without sacrificing its emotional core. The moderate difficulty level and accessible voicing mean your singers can focus on the song's earnest message rather than wrestling with complex harmony, making it genuinely singable for middle school ensembles while still sounding polished in performance.
What to expect
Warm and hopeful, this arrangement wraps listeners in the gentle conviction of its title message. The melody sits naturally in a comfortable range, and the 2-part texture creates intimacy without overshadowing the emotional honesty that made the original recording resonate so widely.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully for middle school choirs, community youth ensembles, and church choirs seeking accessible pop literature with substance. The moderate difficulty level welcomes singers still developing sight-reading skills while offering enough musical interest to engage more experienced performers.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between your two parts so the primary line remains clear while the second part provides supportive harmony rather than competing for attention.
- Shape the phrasing with gentle dynamics that build through verses and settle into a warm, confident sound for the final sections.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish a consistent tempo and to support ensemble confidence during rehearsals, particularly when learning parts independently.
How to use it
Program this as an anchor for a winter concert segment exploring themes of hope and wonder, or pair it with other accessible pop selections to create a contemporary contrast within a more traditional holiday program. Its universal message and moderate difficulty make it an excellent choice for mid-year concerts beyond the holiday season.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and harmony in 2-part texture
- Shaping long phrases with purposeful dynamics
- Connecting with lyrical content to inform vocal expression
- Building confidence with pop-style vocal technique in a choral setting