Like A Prayer: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Madonna Ciccone / By Patrick Leonard / As performed by Madonna / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Tim Davis / Arranged by Adam Anders and Tim Davis
Item: 35-PK00152491
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The Glee cast has turned to the music of Madonna for themes that ignite the high school heart. This powerful closer will lift your choir to new musical heights and thrill audiences of all ages. Duration: ca. 4:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00152491
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About the Composer: Madonna Ciccone
Madonna Ciccone emerged as one of the most influential pop artists of the late 20th century, building a career on the foundation of strong melodic writing and fearless reinvention. Her compositions, often developed in collaboration with skilled producers and songwriters like Patrick Leonard, combine accessibility with emotional depth, making them natural choices for choral adaptation across educational and professional settings.
Why we love this
Tim Davis and Adam Anders have crafted an arrangement that honors the spiritual intensity of the original while giving your singers room to shine. The piece works equally well as a finale that leaves audiences moved or as a statement moment in any concert context where you want to command attention.
What to expect
Driving yet reverent, this arrangement channels Madonna's original conviction while elevating it to choral expression. The piece builds from introspection toward something transcendent, carrying listeners from quiet questioning to a cathartic release.
Who it's for
High school choirs seeking repertoire that connects with student singers and modern audiences alike. Directors looking for a powerful closer that combines spiritual substance with contemporary energy will find this arrangement meets both needs effectively.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's dynamic across verses and the explosive final chorus; the arrangement asks for restraint early on to make the climax land with full impact.
- Communicate the spiritual undercurrent with your singers. This isn't just pop swagger; there's genuine vulnerability beneath the surface that shapes phrasing and tone.
- Let the instrumental accompaniment breathe between sections rather than rushing through transitions. The arrangement creates space intentionally.
- Pay attention to vowel consistency in the combo voicing, particularly in unison or near-unison passages where blend directly shapes the emotional arc.
How to use it
Program this as your concert finale when you want to leave the stage and audience in a place of genuine emotional resolution. It pairs well in mixed programs where you're moving between classical repertoire and contemporary music, serving as a bridge that validates both approaches.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic control and sustained intensity across extended phrases
- Blend in combo voicing with careful vowel shaping
- Interpretation of contemporary pop idioms with vocal sophistication
- Responsiveness to instrumental accompaniment and ensemble cues
- Building emotional narrative arc from soft to powerful textures