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Make Them Hear You: SATB Choral Octavo

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Make Them Hear You: SATB Choral Octavo

Make Them Hear You: SATB Choral Octavo

From the Musical Ragtime

Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / arr. Mark Hayes

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Description
In a riveting moment of musical theater, just before he is killed by the police, Coalhouse Walker, Jr. encourages his friends and family to change society by telling their story. His profound message soars in this well-crafted and powerful setting.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081488943
SKU: 00-43353

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About the Composer: Stephen Flaherty

Stephen Flaherty has established himself as one of Broadway's most prolific and innovative composers since the 1990s. His collaborations with lyricist Lynn Ahrens have produced some of musical theater's most celebrated scores, earning him Tony nominations and a reputation for melodic sophistication paired with dramatic intelligence.

Flaherty's music consistently serves music education well. His compositions balance accessibility with genuine artistic substance, making them compelling choices for choral directors seeking repertoire that challenges singers while remaining performable by developing ensembles.

Why we love this

Mark Hayes's arrangement captures the moral urgency of this moment without sacrificing singability or emotional clarity. The piece demands real vocal commitment from your singers while remaining achievable for advanced high school and college choirs, and the available instrumental parts allow you to amplify its Broadway intensity when programming warrants it.

What to expect

Urgent and defiant, yet grounded in genuine hope. The harmonic language carries Broadway warmth while the text and context demand emotional honesty from your singers. This is a moment of quiet power before tragedy, and the music honors that duality.

Who it's for

Advanced high school choirs and college ensembles seeking contemporary musical theater repertoire with substantive dramatic content. Directors programming concerts that include Broadway music or building themed sets around social justice and activism will find this piece speaks authentically to those conversations.

How to get the most out of it

  • Emphasize the storytelling arc across the phrase structure. This is Coalhouse's final exhortation, so each section should build conviction rather than volume alone.
  • Balance the SATB texture so no single voice part dominates the message. The arrangement works best when all four parts share equal weight in carrying the text.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, allow your singers to rehearse substantially without it first so they internalize the harmonic foundation and don't become dependent on it.
  • Shape phrases through breath placement and forward motion rather than dramatic pauses. The power of the message comes from clarity and momentum.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone powerful selection in mixed repertoire concerts, or pair it with other musical theater or contemporary choral works that explore themes of resistance and social change. The 12-page octavo length makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming your rehearsal schedule.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit Broadway vocal tone in four-part harmony
  • Balancing clarity of text with musical expression
  • Interpreting dramatic context to shape phrasing and dynamics
  • Maintaining harmonic independence while blending as an ensemble
  • Responding to recorded accompaniment cues if used in performance

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