Delilah (arr. Richard Salt): SSAATTBB Choral Octavo
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Delilah (arr. Richard Salt): SSAATTBB Choral Octavo

As performed by Tom Jones / Arranged by Richard Salt

Item: 35-DS00457681
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 8
SKU: 35-DS00457681

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About the Artist: Tom Jones

Tom Jones rose to international prominence in the 1960s with a voice that commanded attention across pop, soul, and theatrical repertoire. His career spans decades of hit recordings, Las Vegas performances, and television appearances, making him one of the few artists whose work translates effectively across multiple genres and generations. For choral directors, his catalog offers songs with genuine melodic substance and emotional depth, qualities that elevate pop arrangements beyond novelty status.

Why we love this

Richard Salt's octavo arrangement captures the sultry sophistication of this classic without requiring belt voices or exhausting high writing. The SSAATTBB voicing allows you to balance choir size gracefully, and the eight-page length makes it substantial enough to stand as a concert feature without overwhelming rehearsal calendars. Audiences respond to this piece with genuine recognition, giving your singers immediate validation for their preparation.

What to expect

The arrangement preserves the song's seductive confidence while adding harmonic sophistication through the expanded voicing. It feels both familiar and fresh, allowing singers to inhabit a well-known melody while discovering new textural layers beneath.

Who it's for

Choirs with reliable four-part control and enough singers to fill an octavo without doubling every line thin. This works well for concert choirs, show choirs looking for accessible pop material, and programs that mix classical and popular repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal lines so the melody emerges clearly from the harmonic fabric; the arrangement's sophistication depends on hearing all four voice pairs working interdependently rather than soloists plus accompaniment.
  • Shape phrases through dynamic gradation rather than sudden changes. This material rewards control and restraint more than dramatic gesturing.
  • Support your singers in finding the groove underneath the arrangement. The song's identity lives in its pocket, not its technical difficulty.

How to use it

Pair this with other pop standards to create a focused set, or use it as a programming bridge between classical and contemporary material. It functions equally well as a concert closer or a concert centerpiece, depending on what surrounds it.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing independent harmony lines while maintaining melodic awareness
  • Sustaining tone quality across extended vowels in a seductive register
  • Responding to lyrical phrasing and emotional content in popular music
  • Blending within an eight-voice texture without losing individual voice part definition

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