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I Can See It: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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I Can See It: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

From the Musical The Fantasticks

Lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt / arr. Larry Shackley

Item: 00-33159

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Featuring an incredible 4-hand piano accompaniment, this arrangement of the driving, hard-hitting, and inspirational hit from the long-running musical The Fantasticks is truly sensational.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081360676
SKU: 00-33159

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About the Composer: Harvey Schmidt

Harvey Schmidt composed the score for The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical in American theater history. His gift for writing accessible, emotionally resonant melodies transformed an off-Broadway production into a cultural phenomenon that has introduced generations of audiences to musical theater.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that makes the song work: the building energy, the soaring vocal line, and the emotional payoff. Larry Shackley's 4-hand piano accompaniment gives your singers a lush, fully realized sound that doesn't require a full pit band, making it practical for school and community choirs while keeping the Broadway spirit intact.

What to expect

Bright, driving, and full of optimistic momentum. The song builds from intimate reflection into something soaring and triumphant, giving singers a genuine arc to perform and audiences a moment of real inspiration.

Who it's for

High school and community choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with strong emotional content and Broadway legitimacy. Directors looking for a showstopper that's achievable with modest accompaniment resources will find this arrangement particularly valuable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build the dynamics gradually through the verse. The accompaniment supports a natural swell, so trust the arrangement's architecture and let your singers follow the curve rather than forcing intensity early.
  • Balance the melody across your sections. This song's power comes from unified line singing, so rehearse with attention to blend and intonation rather than individual voices cutting through.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment strategically in rehearsal. Work with just piano first to lock in the harmony and phrasing, then introduce the fuller sound to help singers hear how their parts fit into the larger texture.
  • Shape the phrase endings with care. Broadway writing relies on clean releases and intentional breath points, so mark these clearly and rehearse them consistently.

How to use it

Program this as a concert closer or centerpiece. Its Broadway pedigree and uplifting message work well alongside other contemporary choral music, or it can stand alone as the emotional highlight of a mixed concert. The song's accessibility makes it excellent for spring or end-of-year programming when you want something that resonates with both students and audience.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long phrases with consistent breath support
  • Balancing melody and harmony within a contemporary harmonic language
  • Following an evolving dynamic arc across a multi-section form
  • Performing Broadway style with clarity and emotional commitment

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