Granted (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Josh Groban / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00435361
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"Granted" lifts up teachers and the role they play in preparing young people for the future while celebrating arts education. Here is a pop ballad that lets young people know they should not take their opportunities for granted. Art has the power to move people from the bottom to the top and this song celebrates just that.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00435361
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About the Artist: Josh Groban
Josh Groban built his career on a foundation of classical training paired with an instinct for accessible, emotionally direct pop songwriting. His work consistently reaches across musical boundaries, making him a trusted voice for arrangements that speak to both student singers and their audiences.
Groban's advocacy for arts education aligns naturally with "Granted," a song that honors teachers and the transformative power of artistic opportunity. His mature artistry and understanding of what moves listeners inform every melodic choice in this arrangement.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the ballad's emotional core without overwhelming young singers; the orchestration supports rather than competes with the voices. Programming this piece sends a clear message to your students and audience: you are building artists and thinkers, not just teaching a subject. The pop ballad idiom resonates with today's singers in a way that feels contemporary and genuine.
What to expect
Warm and affirming without becoming saccharine. The ballad moves with the unhurried confidence of someone sharing something true, building gradually from introspection toward a moment of genuine lift. There's gratitude in the melody, but also quiet conviction.
Who it's for
Directors programming concerts that honor the arts and celebrate teaching, or schools marking end-of-year milestones. This works equally well for student singers who are themselves experiencing the impact of arts education and need to hear their own value reflected back to them.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic phrases with genuine legit, resisting any impulse to oversell the emotional content. Restraint makes the message land harder.
- Balance the instrumental accompaniment carefully so accompaniment textures enhance without masking vowel clarity in the choir sections.
- Let silence breathe between phrases, especially in the verses. The space around the notes gives the text room to land.
- Consider having soloists in strategic moments if your ensemble size allows; featuring a strong vocalist heightens the song's immediacy.
How to use it
Pair this as a centerpiece of a concert devoted to arts advocacy, or embed it within a larger set where it serves as an emotional turning point. The song's message makes it particularly fitting for end-of-year performances, awards ceremonies, or concerts aimed at parents and community supporters who fund your program.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with emotional authenticity and restraint in a pop ballad style
- Balancing choir blend while maintaining individual line independence
- Phrasing across longer melodic lines without losing text clarity
- Responding to accompaniment texture and dynamic shape