Beyond (End Credit Version)(from Moana 2) (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mac Huff
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Taking over from Moana's composer Lin-Manuel Miranda are superstar writing duo Abigail Barlow Emily Bear, whom have given Moana 2 a deeply fresh jolt of songwriting energy with this remarkably singable "want" song for the title character. Full of longing and optimism, this song will raise your sails!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01639969
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About the Arranger: Mac Huff
Mac Huff has spent decades creating arrangements that serve singers first. His work across pop, jazz, and film music demonstrates a gift for preserving a song's emotional core while opening it up for ensemble voices. In educational settings, his arrangements consistently earn trust from directors because they balance accessibility with genuine musicality.
Why we love this
Huff's arrangement honors the songwriting of Barlow and Bear without overselling the material. The rhythm voicing gives you flexibility to build the arrangement up gradually through rehearsals, starting lean and adding layers as singers gain confidence with the material. It's the kind of smart, singer-friendly writing that lets the song's longing shine through without requiring perfect blend on day one.
What to expect
Water and sky. The song breathes with the kind of open longing you hear when someone stands at the edge of something vast and unknown, caught between fear and hope. Barlow and Bear's melody lives in that space, and Huff's arrangement lets it settle there without rushing resolution.
Who it's for
Middle school and high school choirs looking for contemporary material that connects with students without requiring vocal maturity beyond their current range. This arrangement works equally well for concert settings and for adding film music depth to a mixed repertoire program.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the legit quality of the melody line; this song trades in sincerity, not rhythmic complexity. Keep vibrato controlled and phrase across the bar lines.
- Balance the rhythm section to support without drowning the singers. The instrumental parts should feel like a cushion, not a wall.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock tempo early, then gradually reduce reliance on it so singers own the pacing by performance day.
- Shape the dynamics to mirror Moana's internal journey. Start intimate and let the arrangement build as her resolve strengthens.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary Disney film music to create a cohesive block that resonates with younger audiences, or use it as a solo feature that showcases your ensemble's ability to handle current songwriting. The singability makes it ideal for spring concerts when rehearsal time grows tight but emotional impact still matters.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit vocal tone across a longer phrase without tension
- Tracking independent rhythm section parts while maintaining ensemble blend
- Following the emotional arc of a pop-inflected melody
- Responding to recorded accompaniment cues in real time