Good Job (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Alicia Keys / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00479448
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Dedicated to frontline workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alicia Keys single is perhaps the most frank representation of thanks one can bestow upon those who protect us: Life is hard, the world is out of order, and you are doing a good job.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00479448
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About the Artist: Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is a pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose work spans R&B, pop, and soul. Her compositions often center on themes of resilience, social awareness, and human connection, making her catalog particularly resonant for choral and educational settings. Keys' facility at the piano and her gift for writing melodies that sit naturally in the voice have established her as a significant figure in contemporary music.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the quiet dignity of Keys' original without losing its emotional clarity. The piece works beautifully as a concert closer or as part of a program exploring social themes and contemporary songwriting, giving singers and audiences alike a moment to acknowledge collective effort and shared humanity.
What to expect
The piece carries quiet strength rather than bombast. There is tenderness in the harmonies, clarity in the melodic line, and a sense of earnest acknowledgment that builds without becoming sentimental. Performing it creates space for reflection within a concert.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves choirs and ensembles seeking repertoire that speaks to contemporary experience and honors service. It works equally well for high school, college, and adult choirs, and the mixed voicing makes it accessible across different ensemble sizes.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the accompaniment breathe during sustained vocal passages; resist the urge to fill every moment with instrumental color. The arrangement's strength lies in what it leaves open.
- Shape the lyrics with conversational phrasing rather than formal diction. This is gratitude spoken plainly, not sung grandly.
- Balance the choir's blend carefully in ensemble passages so that individual vocal lines remain clear without any section overwhelming the others.
- Consider a slight ritardando or moment of stillness before the final cadence to allow the message to land with full weight.
How to use it
Include this as a standalone moment of contemplation within a larger concert program, or pair it with other contemporary songs that address resilience and community. The piece also works effectively as part of a service project concert or benefit performance.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining emotional authenticity while singing popular music arrangements
- Balancing individual vocal identity with ensemble blend in pop idioms
- Interpreting contemporary melodic and harmonic language
- Responding to text with specificity and conversational delivery