The Secret Garden, Medley from: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: The Secret Garden, Medley from: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-WBCH93296
Price: 4.95 USD
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Featuring: Opening / The House Upon the Hill / I Heard Someone Crying / A Bit of Earth / Lily's Eyes / The Girl I Mean to Be / Wick / Come to My Garden / Hold On / How Could I Ever Know?

By Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon / arr. Ed Lojeski

Item: 00-WBCH93296

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This medley from the Broadway production of The Secret Garden includes: "Opening," "The House Upon the Hill," "I Heard Someone Crying," "A Bit of Earth," "Lily's Eyes," "The Girl I Meant to Be," "Wick," "Come to My Garden," "Hold On," "How Could I Ever Know?"

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 40

UPC: 029156098174

SKU: 00-WBCH93296

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About the Composer: Lucy Simon

Lucy Simon is a Tony Award-winning composer whose work has defined musical theater for contemporary audiences. Her scores are known for emotional depth, sophisticated harmonic language, and melodies that resonate long after the final curtain.

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Why we love this

Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the full arc of The Secret Garden's story in a single, singable medley. Ten songs woven together this way give choirs access to Broadway-caliber material without requiring a full production, and the emotional journey keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

What to expect

This medley unfolds like a theatrical journey through longing, discovery, and transformation. The music shifts between tender, introspective moments and expansive, soaring passages, capturing both the garden's quiet magic and the emotional stakes of the characters' lives.

Who it's for

Choral directors programming Broadway repertoire for mixed ensembles looking for a substantial single piece that tells a story. Intermediate to advanced choirs will find the harmonic vocabulary and emotional range rewarding; performance experience with contemporary musical theater material is helpful but not essential.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the transitions between songs carefully. Each shift in key or tempo is an opportunity to refresh the piece's energy rather than letting it drift.
Balance the soprano and alto lines in the opening number; they trade the melody and need equal clarity to maintain the song's forward momentum.
Let the lower voices anchor the harmonic movement in 'The House Upon the Hill.' Their foundation determines how much space the upper voices have to soar.
Reserve intensity for 'Hold On' and the final moments. Building judiciously throughout earlier songs makes the climax land harder.

How to use it

A medley of this scope works beautifully as a concert centerpiece or as the finale of a Broadway-themed program. Its 40-page length makes it a substantial commitment that justifies dedicated rehearsal time and rewards careful preparation with a genuinely moving performance.