Written for the Blumey Awards for young theatrical performers by two music theatre veterans, this uptempo group song offers powerful affirmation of the role of the arts in a young person's life! An ideal feature for pop and show choirs, it positively sparkles with creative energy!
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The writing captures genuine theatrical energy without resorting to oversimplification. Dabbon and Abramovitz understand what speaks to young performers: a message of artistic validation delivered with infectious momentum and musical sophistication that respects the ensemble's capabilities.
What to expect
Uplifting without sentimentality, energetic without artifice. The piece radiates creative confidence, offering young performers permission to feel proud of their artistic pursuits through music that matches their emotional investment.
Who it's for
Show choirs and pop ensembles seeking material with genuine substance. This works equally well for groups prioritizing contemporary repertoire and those wanting a feature that speaks authentically to the young artists on stage.
How to get the most out of it
Treat the rhythmic propulsion as the piece's backbone. Lock in the groove early in rehearsals so singers can layer expressive choices on top of a solid foundation.
Balance the affirmational text with musical precision. The message lands harder when articulation and diction are sharp throughout.
Lean into the pop sensibility with contemporary vowel shapes and a slightly forward placement. This repertoire rewards a sound that feels immediate and present.
Use the instrumental accompaniment to establish energy in the room. Let the arrangement carry singers who might be tentative at first, then gradually shift ownership back to the ensemble.
How to use it
Position this as a standalone feature or anchor a pop/contemporary set with it. The affirmational message makes it particularly fitting for honor choirs, festival concerts, or end-of-year shows celebrating student achievement in the arts.
Skills your students will build
Stylistic flexibility in pop/contemporary idioms
Ensemble balance with mixed rhythmic textures
Singing with forward diction and contemporary vowel placement
Connecting text meaning to musical phrasing
Responding to and interpreting a theatrical accompaniment
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