Believe (from The Polar Express) (arr. Mac Huff): SAB Choral Octavo
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Believe (from The Polar Express) (arr. Mac Huff): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Josh Groban / Arranged by Mac Huff

Item: 35-DS00015288
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00015288

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About the Artist: Josh Groban

Josh Groban is a classically trained vocalist whose crossover appeal has made him one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary music. His interpretive depth and emotional restraint across genres from classical to pop have earned him a Grammy Award and multiple platinum certifications, demonstrating his capacity to connect with audiences across age groups and musical backgrounds.

Groban's work in film soundtracks, particularly his contributions to holiday projects like The Polar Express, showcases his ability to deliver intimate vocal performances that enhance narrative moments. His expressive phrasing and lyrical sensibility make his recordings ideal models for choral arrangement and student interpretation.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the intimate vulnerability of Groban's original while making it entirely accessible for three-part mixed choirs. The simplicity of the voicing doesn't sacrifice sophistication; instead, it creates space for genuine emotional delivery from your singers, and the holiday context provides a welcome alternative to the oversaturated traditional carols most choirs program.

What to expect

Quiet and reflective, built on simple harmonic movement that lets the lyrical content breathe. The arrangement creates moments of gentle harmony that swell with understated warmth rather than orchestral bombast, inviting singers and audiences into an intimate space of hope.

Who it's for

Three-part mixed choirs of any age seeking contemporary holiday material with genuine artistic substance. Directors programming holiday concerts need arrangements that respect their singers' musicianship while offering accessible ranges and straightforward part writing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with long phrases rather than stopping at bar lines. Listen to the original recording and notice how Groban sustains emotional momentum across full sections.
  • Balance the voices so the melody sits naturally within the upper line without overshadowing the inner parts. SAB scoring relies on conversational weight distribution.
  • Approach the text with specificity. Each word in 'Believe' carries theological and emotional weight; avoid sing-through delivery in favor of intentional word placement.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert centerpiece or closing number in a holiday show, particularly when paired with other pop or film-inspired arrangements. Its contemporary sensibility and emotional restraint make it an effective bridge between traditional holiday programming and modern repertoire, and the 11-page score accommodates most rehearsal calendars without excessive learning curve.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit vocal production across wider ranges typical of pop-style melody
  • Balancing three-part harmony without sacrificing melodic independence
  • Responding to lyrical emotion and narrative arc within minimalist harmonic language
  • Coordinating breath placement across longer musical phrases

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