How Can I Keep from Singing (arr. Matt and Adam Podd): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Adam Podd / Arranged by Matt Podd
Item: 35-PK00471541
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00471541
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About the Arranger: Adam Podd
Adam Podd directs music at First Unitarian Church in Brooklyn, where he curates arrangements that blend sacred and secular sensibilities for a progressive congregation. His work spans collaborations with major orchestras including the National Symphony and Boston Pops, as well as performances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center with artists ranging from Idina Menzel to the Young People's Chorus of New York City.
Working frequently with his twin brother Matt, Adam develops original arrangements and compositions that reflect his dual expertise as conductor and multi-instrumentalist. Their collaborative projects, including the band Mimi & the Podd Brothers, showcase their ability to find fresh angles on familiar material and create music that resonates across diverse audiences.
Why we love this
The Podds have a gift for honoring a hymn's emotional core while making it feel contemporary and singable. This arrangement brings clarity and accessibility to a beloved tune without sacrificing the contemplative power that makes the original endure.
What to expect
Quiet conviction suffused with warmth. The piece carries the contemplative quality of a spiritual conviction, neither bombastic nor sentimental, inviting singers and listeners into genuine reflection rather than spectacle.
Who it's for
Choirs preparing for concert or festival performances, churches seeking thoughtful arrangements of spiritual standards, and groups looking for material that connects emotional sincerity with musical craft. Both experienced ensembles and developing choirs can find something rewarding in this work.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's dynamic arc carefully; this piece gains impact through restraint in the first section, allowing for genuine growth when the intensity builds.
- Listen closely to how the instrumental parts frame each harmonic moment. They're not doubling the voices but creating space around them, so resist the urge to over-sing.
- The accompaniment pattern establishes the emotional groundwork before the choir enters. Give the ensemble time to settle into that foundation before singing the first phrase.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece in a concert exploring faith, resilience, or the human spirit. Its spiritual foundation makes it equally effective in sacred or secular contexts, and its moderate length allows programming flexibility when paired with larger choral works or complemented by smaller ensemble offerings.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir tone with instrumental accompaniment
- Sustaining emotional authenticity without overwrought phrasing
- Clarity in text communication across ensemble voicing
- Responding to harmonic support from accompaniment rather than driving independently