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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. Jeff Funk

Item: 00-CH9851
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Pre-Broadway runs of the Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens musical Ragtime played to packed houses in Toronto and Los Angeles. Now on Broadway, it's one of the toughest tickets to get in New York. Sure to make an incredible impact on the '98 Tony awards, this show is a winner! 'Make Them Hear You' is a powerful ballad with positive lyrics that are sure to inspire.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Make Them Hear You: SATB Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 029156908183
SKU: 00-CH9851

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About the Composer: Stephen Flaherty

Stephen Flaherty has composed music for some of Broadway's most celebrated musicals, including Ragtime, Anastasia, and Once on This Island. His work spans theatrical storytelling with memorable melodies and sophisticated orchestration that engage both performers and audiences. Flaherty's music education impact extends through his compositions being widely performed in school and community choirs, giving students access to authentic Broadway material.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the emotional core of a Broadway ballad without overwhelming four-part harmony or requiring extensive soprano range. Jeff Funk's voicing sits comfortably across all voice parts while preserving the song's inspirational message, making it genuinely rewarding for choirs that want contemporary material with theatrical legitimacy and positive messaging.

What to expect

A moment of collective resolve. The piece builds around lyrics meant to inspire, carried by warm four-part harmony that feels intimate even in larger ensembles. There's earnestness here without sentimentality, and the Broadway orchestration (available via accompaniment recording) surrounds the singers with professional-grade production.

Who it's for

SATB choirs seeking contemporary Broadway material that speaks to high school and college singers without condescension. Directors programming concert or pops shows will find this accessible yet credible, especially for programs that want modern theatrical repertoire with uplift and substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line across voice parts; the lyrical message lands clearest when no single section drowns out the harmonic support beneath it.
  • Shape phrases toward moments of conviction rather than sustaining every note at the same dynamic level; this text demands vocal intention.
  • Lean into the accompaniment recording to establish tempo and harmonic grounding, then gradually reduce dependency so the choir owns the piece's emotional weight.

How to use it

Open a concert finale with purpose by closing your program on this ballad's message rather than a novelty piece. It also works as an encore after larger choral works, offering audience members a chance to hear familiar Broadway material performed by student musicians. Consider pairing it alongside other contemporary choral selections in a concert centered on musical theater.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing in contemporary popular music (shaping lyrical content over uniform rhythmic patterns)
  • Balancing solo-like melodic moments with supportive harmony in SATB voicing
  • Connecting to theatrical diction and emotional delivery in non-classical repertoire
  • Reading and performing with recorded accompaniment in a Broadway style

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