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Endless Love: SAB Choral Octavo

By Lionel Richie / As performed by Luther Vandross Mariah Carey / Arranged by Ed Lojeski

Item: 35-DS00151586

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00151586

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About the Composer: Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie built his reputation as both a Commodores frontman and solo artist by crafting melodies that resonate across generations. His instinct for memorable hooks and emotionally direct songwriting made him one of the defining voices of 1980s pop and R&B. "Endless Love" exemplifies his gift for writing songs that work equally well in intimate settings and massive venues, making his catalog a natural fit for choral arrangements.

Why we love this

Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the song's iconic simplicity while giving each voice part something genuinely musical to sing. The SAB voicing opens this crossover standard to choirs that might otherwise skip pop repertoire, and the emotional authenticity of the original translates beautifully to the concert stage without requiring a full rhythm section or electronics.

What to expect

The song carries an unhurried tenderness, building from quiet vulnerability into something that feels both grand and deeply personal. You're singing about devotion without pretense, and the arrangement preserves that directness.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking accessible concert repertoire with genuine emotional depth will find a vehicle that works for high school through adult ensembles. This arrangement also serves wedding ceremonies or formal events where a live choral performance adds sophistication beyond recorded backing tracks.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the opening solos as intimate moments rather than showpieces; the power comes from lyrical restraint and connection between singers, not volume.
  • Balance the blend carefully when the full choir enters, since the arrangement likely relies on transparent voice leading rather than harmonic density.
  • Pay attention to the specific vowel shapes on the title phrase, as "Endless Love" needs to float with consistent resonance across the progression.

How to use it

Position this as a concert closer or a bridge piece between classical and contemporary sets, giving audiences a moment of recognition before the final bows. It also works effectively in February programming or as a featured moment in a pop/show music concert where you want genuine artistry alongside familiar material.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing SAB voice independence with homophonic clarity
  • Sustaining legit vocal tone through soft dynamic passages
  • Shaping a melody that has minimal text repetition
  • Connecting to emotional content as an interpretive choice rather than technical requirement

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