How Far I'll Go (from Moana) (arr. Audrey Snyder): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Audrey Snyder's arrangement strips this song to its emotional core without sacrificing the swagger and determination that makes it so effective. The 2-part voicing keeps things accessible while maintaining the song's soaring quality, making it genuine repertoire rather than a simplified novelty.

There's defiance here, but not anger. It's the sound of someone discovering their own capability, with a steady heartbeat underneath the soaring melody. The arrangement captures that balance between vulnerability and strength.

Middle and high school choirs looking for contemporary material that feels urgent and singable. Students connect to this song immediately because they know it, and that familiarity becomes permission to explore musical nuance and character.

• Anchor the groove in the rhythm section. Even in a choral setting, this song needs rhythmic clarity and forward momentum to land properly.
• Let the melody sit on top of the harmonies rather than blending everything into a wash. The song's power comes from the protagonist's voice cutting through.
• Shape the phrase endings with intention. This isn't a ballad; each musical idea should feel like it's propelling toward the next one.

This works as a concert opener that immediately engages your audience, or as the emotional centerpiece of a program built around film music and contemporary songwriting. Pair it with other character-driven songs to build a thematic arc about determination and self-discovery.

• Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer melodic lines
• Blending harmonies while maintaining melodic clarity and presence
• Navigating contemporary song style and rhythmic precision
• Connecting emotionally to familiar material through focused ensemble performance