Exsultate Justi: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by John Williams / arr. Dave and Jean Perry
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Description
Originally featured in the motion picture Empire of the Sun, this John Williams original is simply a wonderful choral work. Every choir should strive to perform this rich addition to the choral repertoire. Dave and Jean Perry have not only captured the original intent of the Williams score, but have enhanced the choral sound for choirs of all levels.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005254
More about this title
About the Composer: John Williams
John Williams is one of the most prolific and celebrated film composers in cinema history, with a catalog spanning seven decades. His work across genres—from the sweeping grandeur of Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the intimate drama of Schindler's List and Empire of the Sun—demonstrates his command of orchestral color and emotional storytelling through music. In the concert hall and choral repertoire, Williams brings the same sophisticated harmonic language and melodic gift that have defined his film scores.
Why we love this
Williams crafted "Exsultate Justi" with film scoring's cinematic sweep, but the Perry arrangement makes it genuinely singable for developing choirs without sacrificing the work's reflective dignity. The piece sits at that rare sweet spot where non-auditioned choirs can sound polished and ambitious in a single rehearsal season, and audiences recognize both the composer's name and the quality of the writing.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with lyrical warmth and spiritual introspection. Harmonies shift gently but purposefully, creating moments of luminous resonance that feel both reflective and assured, never rushed or theatrical despite the Williams pedigree. It's music that invites singers to listen to each other while they sing.
Who it's for
This octavo works for any developing choir—middle school through community choir—that wants to program a genuinely musical sacred work without the technical demands of four-part writing. Directors seeking to build their singers' confidence with substantial repertoire will find the 2-part voicing and 12-page length ideal for a single concert or service music segment.
How to get the most out of it
- Listen to the original film cue before rehearsing. Understanding Williams' orchestral intent (texture, pacing, emotional arc) shapes how you'll guide your choir's phrasing and balance.
- Treat the dynamic range seriously. The piece asks for genuine soft singing in places; this clarity of intention matters more than volume.
- Anchor the harmonic progressions by locking the soprano and alto sections separately first, then blend. Williams' writing is chromatic enough that individual line security prevents muddy unison moments.
- Shape longer phrases by thinking of breath as punctuation, not necessity. A choir that sings through shorter musical ideas creates the forward momentum the piece needs.
How to use it
Pair this with other choral settings of liturgical texts for a sacred or ecumenical concert, or use it as the anchor piece for a spring or holiday service. Its moderate length and accessible voicing also make it a strong choice for festival programming or a brief, memorable choir segment within a larger school concert.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained harmonic progressions with blend and intonation
- Executing dynamic contrast and shaping longer phrases
- Interpreting text with musical sensitivity in a sacred context
- Reading two-part divisi writing with confidence