Exsultate Justi: String Bass: Choral Instrumental Parts
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Exsultate Justi: String Bass: Choral Instrumental Parts

Words and music by John Williams / arr. Dave and Jean Perry

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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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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
SKU: 00-PC-0002579_SB
Instrumentation: Oboe/Flute, Double Bass, & Hand Drum, Tambourine

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About the Composer: John Williams

John Williams stands among the most prolific and celebrated film composers of our time, with a career spanning more than six decades. His gift for melody and orchestration has defined the soundtracks of some of cinema's most iconic moments, from Star Wars to Schindler's List, and his work consistently demonstrates the power of music to elevate narrative and emotion.

Why we love this

Williams's film music translates beautifully to the choral stage, and this arrangement by Dave and Jean Perry preserves the sweeping lyricism of the original while making it genuinely accessible to school and community choirs. The orchestration for oboe, double bass, and hand percussion supports rather than overwhelms the singers, letting the choir's sound take center stage without requiring a full orchestra.

What to expect

The piece carries a luminous, almost transcendent quality. Williams's gift for soaring melody meets sacred text, creating moments of genuine uplift that resonate long after the final note. There's an emotional directness here, uncluttered and sincere, that connects singers and audiences alike.

Who it's for

This works well for mixed choirs of intermediate to advanced ability, including high school and college ensembles, as well as strong community choirs. The arrangement scales meaningfully, making it suitable for groups with varying levels of instrumental support.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the oboe line carefully against the choir; it should enhance the melodic contour without drowning out the singers, especially in thinner textures.
  • Treat the hand percussion (tambourine and hand drum) as rhythmic and textural support rather than mere accompaniment; these colors matter to the overall shape.
  • Shape phrases generously. Williams's melodic writing rewards singers who think in long arcs rather than measure-by-measure.
  • Work the double bass part as an independent voice with the singers; it grounds the harmonic foundation and should remain audible even in full sections.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with other sacred or contemplative works on a concert program, particularly if you're already programming twentieth-century or film-influenced choral music. It also works as a standalone feature, where a good choir can let the beautiful melody and Williams's harmonic language speak for themselves without competing contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Blending choral voices with small instrumental ensembles
  • Sustaining long melodic phrases with legit breath support
  • Balancing ensemble texture across multiple voice parts and instruments
  • Interpretive choices within a contemporary classical context

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