I Finally Found Someone (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams / Arranged by Ed Lojeski

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00455236

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About the Artist: Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams

Barbra Streisand's voice has defined several generations of popular music, from Broadway to film to pop crossovers. Her technical command of phrasing and emotional nuance set the standard for vocal artistry across multiple genres. Bryan Adams brought his signature rock sensibility and songwriting craft to this collaboration, creating a duet that balanced pop accessibility with genuine vocal storytelling.

Why we love this

Ed Lojeski has crafted an arrangement that preserves the song's contemporary energy while making it genuinely singable for three-part mixed voices. The voicing sits well across all three parts, and the phrasing reflects the emotional arc of the original without demanding vocal gymnastics that overshadow the lyrical content.

What to expect

The song carries an undeniable warmth; it's uplifting without being saccharine, romantic without sentiment overreach. There's an ease to the phrasing that invites singers to inhabit the duet's moment of connection and relief.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for choirs seeking contemporary pop repertoire that doesn't require extensive rearrangement or transposition. It's ideal for mixed groups of intermediate vocal experience who want to connect with current, recognizable material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line between soprano and alto sections during the verse; neither voice should dominate, as the song's appeal rests on conversational interplay between the duet parts.
  • Let the baritone anchors establish a steady harmonic foundation without pushing into the foreground, especially during the more introspective passages.
  • Shape the dynamics across the chorus to build naturally; resist the urge to jump to full volume immediately, as the payoff comes from the rise across multiple phrases.
  • Pay attention to vowel consistency across the three parts during sustained harmony sections; this is where intonation either locks or fractures.

How to use it

This sits naturally in a pop or contemporary themed concert, or as a palate cleanser between heavier classical works. It also pairs well with other rock-influenced choral arrangements if you're building a program around popular songwriting standards.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing multiple melodic ideas across three voices simultaneously
  • Maintaining legit pop phrasing within choral ensemble texture
  • Shaping dynamics across longer harmonic progressions
  • Achieving blend in close harmony voicings

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