How Far I'll Go (from Moana) (arr. Ed Lojeski): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Alessia Cara / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00369884
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How Far I'll Go (from Moana)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00369884
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About the Artist: Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara burst onto the music scene with her debut single "How Far I'll Go," the signature song from Disney's 2016 animated film Moana. Her vocal performance on the track earned her widespread recognition and helped establish her as a distinctive voice in contemporary pop music. The song became a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its empowering message and Cara's confident, emotionally grounded delivery.
In the classroom and rehearsal hall, Cara's work serves as a bridge between what students hear on screens and what they perform on stage. Her authentic approach to melody and phrasing, combined with the song's infectious energy, makes arrangements of her music highly engaging for young singers.
Why we love this
Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the infectious drive of the original without oversimplifying the harmonic language, giving singers real melodic and rhythmic content to sink their teeth into. The Choral Instrumental Pak format means your ensemble can perform with full accompaniment immediately, eliminating the setup barriers that keep popular songs off concert programs. Directors report that students respond with genuine enthusiasm to this material, which translates into better preparation and more polished performances.
What to expect
Bright and purposeful, with an undercurrent of determination that matches the song's narrative. The arrangement balances pop sensibility with harmonic interest, creating moments of genuine vocal beauty alongside driving rhythmic passages that keep energy high.
Who it's for
Middle school and high school choirs looking to program contemporary pop arrangements that don't sacrifice musical substance for accessibility. This arrangement works equally well for mixed or treble ensembles and suits groups performing in informal concert settings, assemblies, or as part of larger themed programs.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with forward motion; resist the urge to separate each syllable. The song's power comes from legit phrasing that mirrors speech rhythms.
- Balance the vocal parts carefully during the harmonic sections. Lojeski's four-part writing creates rich textures that muddy easily if one section dominates.
- Engage the accompaniment track rehearsals early and often. The rhythm section anchors the energy; singers need multiple passes to lock their parts against it without forcing.
How to use it
Slot this into spring concerts celebrating contemporary songwriting, film music, or themes of perseverance and self-discovery. It also serves as an accessible entry point for jazz choirs or show choirs expanding their contemporary repertoire beyond traditional musical theater.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing four-part harmony while maintaining rhythmic precision
- Sustaining legit phrasing in contemporary pop idiom
- Matching vocal tone and articulation to recorded accompaniment tracks
- Reading straightforward but engaging pop vocal arrangements
- Performing with stylistic authenticity rather than oversinging