Home (arr. Tom Anderson): SAB Choral Octavo
As performed by Traditional English / Arranged by Philip Lawson
Item: 35-PK01643819
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
Page Count:
14
SKU:
35-PK01643819
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About the Artist: Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips burst onto the country music scene in 2012 with "Home," a song that resonated far beyond its genre with its message of resilience and belonging. The track became a cultural touchstone, earning multi-platinum status and introducing Phillips' blend of folk sensibility and contemporary country production to mainstream audiences. His songwriting emphasizes emotional authenticity and accessible melodies that connect with listeners across generations.
Why we love this
Tom Anderson's SAB arrangement opens this song to choirs that might lack the soprano depth or tenor resources of traditional SATB voicings while preserving the emotional core that makes "Home" so singable. The arrangement sits comfortably for secondary and developing choirs without sacrificing the contemporary feel that students recognize and care about. Programming contemporary songs with genuine melodic substance gives your concert programming reach into repertoire that actually moves your singers.
What to expect
Warm and grounded, with the kind of melodic simplicity that feels effortless once ensemble blend settles in. There's an intimate quality that contrasts with the song's broad cultural recognition, inviting audiences into something personal rather than anthemic.
Who it's for
Secondary choirs and developing ensembles looking for contemporary repertoire with real substance. Directors seeking concert material that engages student singers because they already know and love the song.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the accompaniment transparent in the opening phrases. The song's power lives in the vocals; the track should support rather than crowd the ensemble sound.
- Shape the middle section with gradual dynamic growth. This arrangement likely builds toward a fuller texture, and resisting the urge to jump to full volume too early makes the climax land harder.
- Protect the rhythmic integrity in the lower voices, especially if your altos and baritones tend toward pushing the tempo. The folk-influenced groove needs pocket rather than acceleration.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary folk-influenced arrangements to create a set that showcases how modern songwriting translates to ensemble performance. It works particularly well in concerts where you're bridging traditional and current musical idioms, or as an accessible opener that hooks audience attention from the first phrase.
Skills your students will build
- Blending in three-part mixed voicing without traditional soprano-alto separation
- Singing contemporary melodic material with stylistic authenticity
- Maintaining rhythmic cohesion in folk-influenced harmonic textures
- Balancing individual line clarity with ensemble unity in close voicings