For Forever (from Dear Evan Hansen) (arr. Jacob Narverud): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Pasek Paul / Arranged by Jacob Narverud
Item: 35-PK00404808
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For Forever
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00404808
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About the Artist: Pasek Paul
Pasek and Paul (Benj Pasek and Justin Paul) have become synonymous with contemporary musical theater that speaks directly to young audiences. Their work on Dear Evan Hansen earned them a Tony Award for Best Original Score, establishing them as voices who understand the emotional landscape of modern adolescence.
Their songs balance accessibility with emotional depth, making their catalog invaluable for choral programs seeking repertoire that resonates with singers and audiences alike. Both in musical theater and beyond, they write with genuine regard for storytelling and the human voice.
Why we love this
Jacob Narverud's arrangement captures the intimate vulnerability of this Dear Evan Hansen moment while giving choral singers room to inhabit the emotional core of the piece. The orchestration supports rather than overwhelms, letting the text and melody carry the weight of the song.
What to expect
This is a moment of quiet confession; the kind of intimate vulnerability that stops a crowded theater. The arrangement preserves that feeling of late-night honesty, building slowly from whisper to something that feels genuinely cathartic without ever losing its tenderness.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that connects with modern audiences and singers who understand musical theater. This works equally well for concert programs, competitions, or musical theater showcases where the emotional authenticity matters as much as the vocal quality.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to breath placement; the phrasing should feel conversational even when sustained notes appear. Let the text guide your breath rather than forcing it at obvious measure lines.
- Balance the instrumental and vocal elements by thinking of the accompaniment as environmental rather than accompanying. The instruments set the mood; the choir owns the emotional narrative.
- Commit to the dynamics marked in the score. This arrangement relies on dynamic subtlety to build intensity, so resist the urge to oversing early moments.
How to use it
Feature this as a standalone concert number when you want to shift the emotional temperature of your program, or include it in a set of contemporary musical theater pieces that showcase your choir's ability to handle modern storytelling. Its relatively modest range and straightforward harmonic language make it accessible while its emotional demand keeps it memorable.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining emotional connection across longer phrases without obvious breathing
- Balancing contemporary vocal production with clear diction
- Reading and responding to dynamic markings that serve emotional expression rather than purely musical effect
- Ensemble cohesion when melody and accompaniment operate independently