I Still Have Faith in You (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by ABBA / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK01133597
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The four original members of the Swedish pop sensation ABBA are back after a 40-year hiatus! From their brand new album "Voyage," comes this harmonically rich and cozy number that sounds like it was released in both 1977 and in 2022. What a comeback!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01133597
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About the Artist: ABBA
ABBA fundamentally changed pop music in the 1970s by merging sophisticated vocal harmonies with infectious melodies and impeccable production. The band's four members created some of the most enduring songs in recorded history, songs that remain teaching tools for understanding how melody, harmony, and rhythm work together in commercial music. After four decades, their return with "Voyage" proves their instinct for songwriting and arrangement has only sharpened.
For music educators, ABBA's catalog offers something rare: popular music that rewards close listening and serious study. Their songs teach voice leading, harmonic movement, and the craft of building arrangements that serve both the melody and the listener's ear.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement captures the warmth and harmonic sophistication that made ABBA's original work so durable, while keeping the piece accessible for high school and community choirs. Programming this alongside more contemporary pop arrangements shows your singers that strong songwriting transcends decades. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser that feels equally at home in a pops concert or a mainstream repertoire evening.
What to expect
Cozy and reflective with bright harmonic moments that catch you by surprise. The song settles into you like a familiar conversation with someone you haven't seen in years, honest and warm without needing to prove anything.
Who it's for
High school and community choirs looking for repertoire that bridges classic pop songwriting with contemporary arranging. Directors seeking pieces that engage singers in part-singing without requiring advanced technique or theatrical staging.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the rhythm section and ensemble voices so the choral texture remains clear; the arrangement's richness can blur if everyone pushes equally hard.
- Pay attention to the harmonic color in transitions between sections; those shifts in chord quality carry emotional weight and deserve intentional phrasing.
- Let the recorded accompaniment anchor your rehearsals early, then gradually pull back ensemble reliance so singers own their individual lines and blend.
- Shape phrases with the melody in mind even when your singers are in supporting harmony parts; that melodic awareness keeps the whole arrangement alive.
How to use it
Pair this with other pop or rock arrangements in a pops concert to show the evolution of pop songwriting across genres. It also works beautifully in a spring or end-of-year program where you want to celebrate something joyful and accessible alongside more formal classical work.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in jazz voicings and extended harmonies
- Blending sustained tones with rhythmic instrumental accompaniment
- Following harmonic motion through unexpected chord progressions
- Balancing independent part-singing with ensemble cohesion