Glory (from Selma) (arr. Eugene Rogers): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Common John Legend / As performed by Common / As performed by John Legend / Arranged by Eugene Rogers
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Winner of a 2015 Academy Award, this inspirational song speaks of hope and looks to the future for healing in the midst of great division. Eugene's "gospel-like" setting offers comfort to the community and motivates individuals to keep working for a better tomorrow. Through the voice of a powerful soloist, male chorus and spoken word artists, the message of unity and hope is left ringing in our ears.
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00432123
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About the Artist: Common John Legend
Common is a rapper, actor, and activist whose career spans multiple decades of hip-hop and entertainment. He has consistently used his platform to address social justice and community empowerment, bringing those same values to his musical collaborations. John Legend is a classically trained pianist and vocalist who has bridged pop music with soul and R&B sensibilities, earning Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his work on the Selma soundtrack. Together, their voices on "Glory" became an anthem for the film's message of resilience and collective action.
Why we love this
This arrangement channels genuine emotional weight without sacrificing accessibility. The "gospel-like" setting creates natural entry points for diverse vocal textures, and the interplay between a featured soloist, male chorus, and spoken word creates architectural interest that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
What to expect
The piece radiates quiet determination building toward collective affirmation. Gospel harmonies warm the sound, while the interplay between solo vulnerability and group solidarity creates a sense of community gathering together around shared conviction.
Who it's for
Choral directors seeking repertoire with contemporary relevance and emotional authenticity will find this invaluable for festival programs, benefit concerts, or spring assemblies. Ensembles with a soloist who can carry both vocal and emotional weight, combined with confident male singers, are ideally positioned to perform it.
How to get the most out of it
- Prepare your male chorus section to sing with unison strength in the choral passages; the power here comes from blend and commitment, not individual showmanship.
- Give your soloist room to breathe and interpret emotionally. This role carries the song's lyrical message, so rehearse with flexibility around phrasing rather than rigid tempo adherence.
- Honor the spoken word moments as musical events in their own right. These passages deserve clarity of diction and intentional pacing that matches the musical atmosphere around them.
- Layer the instrumental accompaniment thoughtfully. The arrangement supports rather than overwhelms, so ensure rhythm section pocket and harmonic clarity sit underneath the voices.
How to use it
Pair this with other spiritually resonant contemporary works to frame a concert around themes of hope and social awareness. It also lands powerfully as a closer for programs addressing unity or resilience, where the message can linger with audiences as they leave.
Skills your students will build
- Blending male voice types in gospel-influenced harmonic settings
- Responding to a featured soloist while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Interpreting lyrical content with emotional authenticity
- Coordinating choral and spoken word elements within a single arrangement