Heart: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Audrey Snyder
Item: 35-PK00412432
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From the iconic musical "Damn Yankees" here is a song about success and what it takes to have it--heart and hope. A feel good song for any concert.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00412432
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About the Arranger: Audrey Snyder
Audrey Snyder has become one of the most prolific and widely performed choral arrangers in American music education. Her arrangements span Broadway, pop, jazz, and world music, consistently landing on festival schedules and concert programs across all levels. Snyder's gift lies in crafting accessible yet musically sophisticated treatments that respect the source material while tailoring it precisely to the needs and capabilities of student ensembles.
Why we love this
Snyder's treatment captures the uplifting spirit of the original without oversimplifying the vocal writing. The arrangement sits perfectly for student voices, and the included instrumental parts give you genuine orchestral color without requiring a pit orchestra. It's the kind of song that energizes a concert and leaves audiences genuinely moved.
What to expect
Pure optimism. The piece radiates confidence and hope without a trace of cynicism or false sentiment. Singing it creates an immediate sense of ensemble unity and purpose, and audiences respond to that authenticity every time.
Who it's for
Choirs with intermediate to advanced musicianship looking for uplifting Broadway material. Works equally well for mixed choirs, treble choirs, and tenor-bass groups, depending on which voicing your director selects.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the ensemble's energy to the accompaniment track during rehearsals. The recorded rhythm section will help singers stay grounded rhythmically while they lock in their vocal lines.
- Balance the melody line clearly in early run-throughs, then gradually bring out inner voices once students secure their parts. This song works best when all four voices sing with equal conviction.
- Shape phrases toward the strongest emotional beats rather than mechanical phrase breaks. Let singers breathe where the text naturally guides them, not where the bar line suggests.
- Support the final climb with a slight dynamic push in the last 8 bars. The ending should feel inevitable and triumphant, not rushed.
How to use it
Pair this with other motivational or celebratory selections for a concert theme around persistence and achievement. It also functions beautifully as a concert closer, sending the audience home in an uplifted mood. Spring concerts and end-of-year celebrations are natural homes for this one.
Skills your students will build
- Broadway phrasing and lyrical delivery
- Ensemble balance and blend across four parts
- Performing with recorded accompaniment
- Building and sustaining emotional arc across a full song
- Clarity of diction in contemporary vocal music