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I Am Anne (from On The Shoulders Of Giants) (arr. Mac Huff): SAB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Mac Huff

Item: 35-DS00437032

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 8
SKU: 35-DS00437032

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About the Arranger: Mac Huff

Mac Huff has built his reputation as one of the most prolific and respected choral arrangers in America, with a catalog spanning pop, jazz, spirituals, and contemporary concert music. His arrangements consistently balance accessibility with musical substance, making complex harmonic ideas and sophisticated textures available to singers at all levels. His work appears regularly on festival programs and in contest venues nationwide, where his gift for idiomatic writing keeps both singers and audiences engaged.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement respects the emotional core of this inspirational text while giving SAB ensembles genuine four-part harmony and compelling voice leading. The piece sits in a practical range that allows singers to focus on storytelling rather than struggling with extremes, making it ideal for groups still developing their harmonic independence. Programming this creates a moment of quiet power in a concert without demanding a soloist or special staging.

What to expect

The piece carries a quiet dignity and introspection, unfolding gradually rather than announcing itself. The harmonies warm and deepen as the arrangement develops, creating an emotional arc that feels earned and genuine rather than manipulative.

Who it's for

SAB choirs with solid intonation and basic harmonic awareness will find this arrangement engaging without being overwhelming. It works equally well for high school groups looking for meaningful inspirational repertoire and community/adult choirs seeking concert material with substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the lyrical line in whichever voice carries the melody at any given moment; this arrangement rotates it among parts, so watch for those handoff points in rehearsal
  • Balance the parts so the harmonic support doesn't drown the primary melodic voice, particularly in the middle section where texture builds
  • Shape the phrases with breath and intent rather than hitting every dynamic marking literally; let the words drive the musical shape

How to use it

This arrangement slots naturally into the second half of a concert, after you have established ensemble cohesion and audience attention. The eight-page length allows it to breathe without dominating a program section, and its inspirational character pairs well with either contrasting lighter pieces or complementary concert selections with similar themes.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining independent harmonic parts while listening to surrounding voices
  • Phrasing across bar lines and resting points
  • Balancing emotional delivery with technical demands of three-part writing
  • Reading SAB voicing conventions and part independence

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