Ghost: SAB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Michael Pollack, Justin Bieber, Jonathan Bellion, Jordan Kendall Johnson, and Stefan Johnson / arr. Andy Beck
Item: 00-PO-0007061
$2.10
Minimum order quantity: 20 copies
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Description
Justin Bieber's tribute to a lost loved one topped Billboard charts around the world. Equally suitable for the concert hall or the pop choir stage, this acoustic-inspired setting features a variety of choral textures to showcase the meaningful text. Light strings and guitar add a contemporary touch on the SoundTrax CD, or perform with just piano for a more intimate presentation. "If I can't be close to you, I'll settle for the ghost of you."
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007061
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Why we love this
This arrangement captures the emotional weight of the original while giving SAB choirs genuine musical substance. The varied textures move beyond simple three-part writing, and the optional accompaniment lets you shape the performance to your venue and ensemble needs without sacrificing intimacy.
What to expect
Haunting and introspective, with an acoustic sensibility that feels stripped down and honest. The arrangement moves between sparse, intimate moments and fuller textures that build emotional intensity without losing the song's gentle core.
Who it's for
SAB choirs looking to program contemporary repertoire that connects with students without sacrificing artistic credibility. This works equally well for high school ensembles, community choirs, and pop-focused programs seeking material that bridges concert and contemporary styles.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soprano line carefully during the higher passages; this part carries the melody and will need support from your upper voices but should never overshadow the harmonic foundation below.
- If using the SoundTrax CD, rehearse without it first to establish your own pacing and blend, then layer the accompaniment once the choir owns the core arrangement.
- Let the text breathe in the quiet moments. This piece relies on emotional connection, not volume, so shape phrases around the lyrical content rather than pushing for consistent dynamics.
- Experiment with both versions: the piano-only setting creates vulnerability that works beautifully in smaller halls, while the fuller accompaniment suits larger concert spaces and contemporary programming contexts.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary choral settings for a fall or winter concert program; the Halloween tag offers programming flexibility around that season. Its lyrical focus makes it an effective solo piece or a powerful closer for a concert exploring themes of loss and remembrance.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and harmony in three-part mixed voicing
- Shaping phrases to serve emotional text
- Blending contemporary pop sensibility with concert choral technique
- Responding to optional accompaniment without losing ensemble independence