Love Heals: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Jonathan Larson / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00026802
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| Love Heals - Synthesizer: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Love Heals - Guitar: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
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The blockbuster and award-winning musical RENT has been adapted for the screen by the popular director Chris Columbus with some of the original Broadway artists reprising their roles. This eagerly awaited film features a new song by the late composer Jonathan Larson. "When you feel like you can't go on, love heals!" Performance Time: Approx. 4:20.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00026802
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About the Composer: Jonathan Larson
Jonathan Larson (1960-1996) transformed musical theater with RENT, a work that spoke directly to his generation while addressing themes of love, loss, and community. His gift for blending contemporary pop sensibilities with theatrical storytelling created music that resonates far beyond the stage, and his influence on how modern composers approach musical theater remains profound.
Larson's commitment to authentic emotion and social relevance continues to inspire music educators and student performers. The songs from RENT appear regularly in choral and instrumental programs precisely because they engage singers and audiences with genuine humanity and accessible yet sophisticated musicality.
Why we love this
"Love Heals" brings a contemporary song with real emotional weight into the choral rehearsal space without requiring students to sacrifice musical substance for accessibility. The orchestration supports strong vocal writing while keeping the arrangement energetic and performance-ready, making this an ideal choice for choirs seeking material that matters to their singers and their audiences.
What to expect
Energetic and uplifting, yet sincere. The music carries genuine warmth without sentimentality, delivering its message of hope with the directness that made the original musical so compelling.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary material that connects with modern audiences and student performers alike. Directors programming pop and film/TV selections will find this particularly valuable as a showstopper with substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic precision of the accompaniment. This arrangement thrives when the rhythm section locks in tight, so establish a solid click track in rehearsal early.
- Balance the pop sensibility with genuine emotional delivery. The message of resilience in this song gets lost if the choir treats it as merely an upbeat number.
- Use dynamics strategically to shape the arc. The approximately 4:20 duration is compact, so small dynamic shifts create meaningful movement rather than relying on large sweeps.
How to use it
Consider this as a closing number on a concert celebrating contemporary choral music or film adaptations. It works equally well as a standalone feature or paired with other selections from RENT's choral arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic independence in pop idioms with syncopated vocal lines
- Interpreting text with theatrical intent and emotional authenticity
- Balancing ensemble blend with pop articulation and contemporary phrasing
- Responding to film/media scoring conventions in live performance