Everlasting Light: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Sheldon Harnick / By David Shire
Item: 35-PK00042386
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Set with strings, woodwinds and percussion, this soaring melody by Broadway composers Sheldon Harnick and David Shire is a wonderful addition to your holiday repertoire.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00042386
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About the Composer: Sheldon Harnick
Sheldon Harnick stands among the most significant lyricists in American musical theater, having shaped the sound of Broadway from the 1950s onward. His collaborations with composer Jerry Bock produced some of the most performed musicals in history, including Fiddler on the Roof and Tenderness, works that continue to define the repertoire in schools and theaters worldwide.
Beyond his legendary partnership with Bock, Harnick brought his gift for meaningful, singable lyrics to collaborations across multiple composers and contexts. His work consistently demonstrates how theatrical language can elevate a melody without overshadowing it, making his compositions natural fits for concert and educational settings.
Why we love this
This piece arrives with Broadway pedigree and genuine musical substance. The soaring melody carries emotional weight without demanding technical virtuosity, and the orchestration across strings, woodwinds, and percussion gives you real textural options for rehearsal and performance.
What to expect
The melody unfolds with a warm, almost hymn-like quality that feels both contemporary and timeless. Orchestration surrounds the voice with light and air, creating space for reflection while maintaining forward momentum throughout.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking repertoire with real melodic substance and orchestral color will find this immediately rewarding. It works equally well for high school choirs adding concert depth to their holiday offerings and adult ensembles wanting material that serves both musical and spiritual purposes.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the strings shape the arc of the melody. Their entrance and swell define the piece's emotional trajectory, so balance all other sections around their prominence.
- Woodwind doublings deserve clarity in rehearsal. Mark exactly which instruments double which lines so attacks align and tone blends evenly across the section.
- Percussion's role shifts between rhythmic support and atmospheric color. Decide early whether timpani or other mallets drive specific sections, then commit to that texture consistently.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece in a secular or interfaith holiday concert, pairing it with complementary seasonal works that share its expansive, celebratory character. The Chanukah context gives you thoughtful programming options when building thematic concert arcs.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo melody against orchestral accompaniment
- Sustaining legato phrasing across longer musical phrases
- Blending voices with instrumental doublings in mixed ensembles
- Interpreting emotional shape from harmonic support and orchestration