Do You Hear The People Sing? (from Les Miserables) (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo
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Do You Hear The People Sing? (from Les Miserables) (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Boublil Schonberg / Arranged by Ed Lojeski

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00430382

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About the Artist: Boublil Schonberg

Claude Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil created Les Misérables, one of the most performed musicals in the world since its 1980 French premiere. Schönberg's sweeping melodies and Boublil's emotionally direct lyrics established a new standard for musical theater, particularly in how contemporary works could tackle historical subjects with both spectacle and intimacy. Their collaboration has become a cornerstone of choral repertoire, offering singers access to music that resonates across generations and cultures.

Ed Lojeski's arrangement of "Do You Hear The People Sing?" preserves the anthemic power of the original while making it accessible to mixed choirs of varying abilities. Lojeski is known for arrangements that maintain artistic integrity while solving practical ensemble challenges, a skill evident in how this SAB voicing captures the revolutionary spirit of the song without sacrificing musicality.

Why we love this

Lojeski's SAB setting gives this iconic moment genuine dramatic weight rather than reducing it to a simplified version. The arrangement respects the song's function as a turning point in the show while remaining singable for young singers and adult community choirs, making it a rare piece that works equally well in concert settings and educational contexts.

What to expect

The song conveys defiant hope. Singers feel the weight of unified voices rising together, building from introspective moments to moments of collective strength. There's an inherent theatricality that invites emotional commitment without requiring elaborate staging.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves high school and community choirs looking for accessible repertoire with Broadway credibility. It's particularly valuable for mixed groups where strong soprano writing might overshadow other voice parts in traditional SATB arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the part-writing so the melody doesn't overwhelm the supporting voices; this piece gains its power from unified ensemble sound rather than soloists standing out.
  • Shape the dynamic arc carefully across the full 9 pages. The song builds toward a climax, so resist the urge to sing at full volume early.
  • Commit fully to the rhythmic energy, particularly in the syncopated figures. The song's urgency comes from precision, not from pushing tempo.

How to use it

Consider this for spring concerts where you want a contemporary piece that audiences recognize and respond to emotionally. It pairs well with other musical theater selections or with art song repertoire to create a diverse program. The piece also works as a powerful closer because it leaves audiences energized rather than contemplative.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit singing style in the upper register across longer phrases
  • Balancing individual part independence with ensemble cohesion
  • Interpreting rhythmic precision in contemporary musical theater idiom
  • Responding to dramatic context and emotional arc within a single piece

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