I Am Beautiful: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

The piece radiates quiet confidence that builds into conviction. Candice Glover's original recording carries an intimate vulnerability, and Gilpin's choral setting honors that intimacy while allowing ensemble singers to add their own voices to a message about self-worth and resilience.

Choirs looking for contemporary repertoire with genuine emotional weight and popular appeal. This song works equally well for high school choirs with performance experience and community ensembles seeking audience-connecting material.

• Balance the vocal layers carefully; this arrangement will only land emotionally if the audience hears the text clearly over the accompaniment.
• Pay attention to dynamic contrasts between sections. The power of this piece lives in knowing when to pull back and when to build.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in your tempo and feel early in rehearsal so singers can focus on interpretation rather than rhythmic precision.

Program this as a compelling centerpiece for a concert exploring contemporary pop repertoire, or use it as a showcase moment for your strongest singers supported by full choir harmonies. The song's affirming message also makes it an excellent choice for spring concerts and end-of-year celebrations.

• Singing contemporary pop phrasing in a choral setting
• Balancing solo-like vulnerability with ensemble blend
• Working with recorded accompaniments for intonation and tempo reference
• Dynamic control across contrasting song sections