I'm Still Standing (arr. Pete Schmutte): SAB Choral Octavo
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I'm Still Standing (arr. Pete Schmutte): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Elton John / Arranged by Pete Schmutte

Item: 35-DS00408025
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00408025

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About the Artist: Elton John

Elton John emerged as one of popular music's defining voices in the 1970s, crafting anthems that blend theatrical sensibility with genuine emotional depth. His catalog spans rock, pop, and ballad traditions, making his work a natural fit for choral arrangements that need both accessibility and musical substance.

Why we love this

Pete Schmutte's arrangement captures the defiant energy of this modern pop standard while keeping the part writing singable across mixed ability levels. The SAB voicing preserves the song's infectious hook and celebratory spirit, making it equally effective as a concert opener or a morale-building moment in any program.

What to expect

Striding into a room with shoulders back and head high. The arrangement channels the original's resilience and sass, offering singers a chance to perform something that feels current and confident rather than purely nostalgic.

Who it's for

Directors programming pop repertoire for mixed choirs of any age will find this arrangement both musically rewarding and practical to rehearse. It works equally well for community choruses, high school groups, and collegiate ensembles seeking contemporary material with real substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythmic precision in the opening unison or two-part section; this song's power comes from crisp, unified attacks rather than lyrical rubato.
  • Balance the soloists or leading voices against the harmonic foundation so the memorable melody stays front and center without drowning out the arrangement's support.
  • Maintain consistent energy through the repetitive sections; this piece thrives on momentum, not on pulling back for interpretive color.
  • Pay attention to any key modulation or lift written into the arrangement; Schmutte likely uses it to refresh the energy, so shape it clearly without forcing it.

How to use it

Position this as a concert opener or centerpiece where you want an immediate connection with your audience; its familiarity draws listeners in fast. It also pairs well with other pop or rock arrangements if you're building a themed set around resilience, celebration, or contemporary repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining forward motion through repetitive melodic and harmonic structures
  • Balancing solo or featured voice lines against choir harmony
  • Rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idiom
  • Ensemble cohesion in three-part mixed voicing

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