Climb Ev'ry Mountain: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Richard Rodgers / By Oscar Hammerstein II / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
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About the Composer: Richard Rodgers
Richard Rodgers fundamentally changed American musical theater by proving that sophisticated harmonic language and memorable melody were not mutually exclusive. His partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II produced some of the most performed works in choral music, and his gift for writing vocal lines that sit perfectly on the human voice made him invaluable to generations of music educators.
Rodgers' compositional approach emphasizes singability without sacrificing musical substance. His understanding of how voices move through a phrase, where to place climactic moments, and how to build emotional momentum through harmonic progression makes his work consistently rewarding to teach and perform.
Why we love this
Lojeski's arrangement transforms this beloved song into a full ensemble event that justifies combining multiple choir sections for maximum impact. The setting respects the song's emotional architecture while creating genuine spectacle, making it an earned rather than gimmicky choice for a concert finale.
What to expect
Climbing a mountain with companions. The song builds incrementally, never rushing, with a sense of aspiration that feels both personal and shared. There's triumph in the vocal writing, but it arrives through conviction rather than bombast.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for any program that needs an uplifting, emotionally resonant finale with star power. Directors seeking to showcase the full depth of their choral program by combining levels will find this a natural vehicle for that goal.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody against the instrumental accompaniment carefully. The vocal line needs to soar, but it cannot be buried by the arrangement.
- Work the climactic moments with dynamic intention. A three-minute-twenty-second arc needs strategic peaks and valleys to feel complete.
- Coordinate your combined choir sections in sectional rehearsals before bringing them together. Unify vowels and consonant attacks across voice parts.
- The recorded accompaniment should serve as a learning tool first; once your choir has internalized the harmonic framework, encourage independence from the track.
How to use it
Place this as the closing number of a concert, graduation ceremony, or festival appearance where you want the audience to leave with hearts lifted and voices still resonating in their ears. The familiar melody ensures immediate emotional connection, while the full choral setting provides the grandeur such moments deserve.
Skills your students will build
- Blending multiple choir sections with unified tone and intonation
- Sustaining long phrases with proper breath management
- Balancing individual voice parts within a thick harmonic texture
- Following an arranger's dynamic and expressive markings to shape a narrative arc