Here Comes The Sun (arr. Deke Sharon): SSA Choral Octavo

Deke Sharon's SSA arrangement makes this beloved song accessible to younger or developing choirs while preserving the warmth and optimism that defines the original. The stripped-down a cappella texture lets the melody shine and gives singers room to explore nuance without instrumental support.

Optimistic and gently uplifting, this arrangement captures the song's quiet resilience. The a cappella setting creates an intimate quality that lets listeners feel the emotional backbone beneath what might otherwise seem like a simple pop melody.

SSA choirs looking for repertoire that connects with students through familiar material while still demanding focused ensemble singing. It works equally well in middle school settings and adult community choirs seeking accessible arrangements of substantial songs.

• Anchor the bass line with confidence even though it's moving through the chord changes; this gives the sopranos and altos permission to shape the melody freely.
• Resist over-sweetening the harmony. Harrison's genius is in the restraint, so let the chords speak clearly rather than piling on emotion.
• Shape the phrases by where the lyrics fall naturally, not by the bar lines. This creates breathing room and keeps the song feeling conversational.

Pair this with other hopeful, introspective pieces to create a thematic program about renewal and perspective. Its five pages and moderate difficulty make it an excellent choice for a spring concert, or it can anchor a lighter set when you want to offer something the audience genuinely knows and loves.

• Singing exposed melodic lines without instrumental support
• Maintaining harmonic independence in three-part voicing
• Shaping phrase contours by text rather than notation
• Balancing personal expression with ensemble cohesion