Make Them Hear You (from Ragtime The Musical™): SAB Choral Octavo
From the Musical Ragtime
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / arr. Jeff Funk
Item: 00-PO-0003495
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Description
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.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0003495
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About the Composer: Stephen Flaherty
Stephen Flaherty has established himself as one of Broadway's most distinctive musical theater composers, with a gift for writing melodies that sit naturally in the voice while serving dramatic storytelling. His collaborations with lyricist Lynn Ahrens have produced some of the most performed musical theater scores in contemporary education, from Ragtime to Anastasia to Hadestown, each marked by emotional directness and harmonic sophistication that challenges and rewards young singers.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the song's core message of empowerment without oversimplifying the harmonic language or emotional weight. SAB voicing that sits comfortably for mixed ensembles while maintaining dramatic presence makes it genuinely singable for high school and community choirs, and the positive message paired with real musical substance means your singers will feel they're performing something that matters.
What to expect
Urgent and hopeful all at once. The ballad builds with quiet intensity, each voice part joining in layers of conviction. There's a theatrical confidence in the harmony and melody that draws listeners in; by the emotional peak, the ensemble feels unified in purpose and power.
Who it's for
High school and community choirs seeking Broadway repertoire with genuine artistic substance and an affirmative message that resonates with contemporary audiences. Directors want to program shows that feel current and meaningful, and this octavo delivers both theatrical impact and rewarding vocal writing.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrase arcs deliberately; this is a ballad that builds incrementally, so resist the urge to front-load dynamics in the opening section.
- Balance the alto line carefully against the soprano melody, especially in the chorus where harmonic support matters as much as the tune itself.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock ensemble entries and check intonation, but rehearse a cappella sectionally to develop confidence in each voice part's independence.
- Let the text drive phrasing naturally rather than adhering rigidly to bar lines; the lyrical content should feel conversational and urgent, not metronomic.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or as part of a Broadway-themed showcase where its uplifting message provides a strong send-off. It also works well alongside other Flaherty/Ahrens selections if you're building a season around contemporary musical theater, or as a standalone selection for competitions and community performances where choirs need a song that's both musically substantial and emotionally resonant.
Skills your students will build
- SAB voice independence and blend in three-part mixed voicing
- Sustained phrasing and dynamic control in ballad form
- Harmonic listening and intonation in contemporary musical theater idiom
- Interpreting text-driven expression in a theatrical context