Make Them Hear You (from the musical <i>Ragtime</i>): SAB Choral Octavo
Make Them Hear You (from the musical <i>Ragtime</i>): SAB Choral Octavo
Make Them Hear You (from the musical <i>Ragtime</i>): SAB Choral Octavo
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Make Them Hear You (from the musical Ragtime): SAB Choral Octavo

From the Musical Ragtime

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

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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
SKU: 00-PO-0003306

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About the Composer: Steven Flaherty

Steven Flaherty has shaped contemporary musical theater through his work as a composer on Broadway and beyond. His scores for Ragtime, Anastasia, and Once on This Island demonstrate his gift for crafting deeply emotional moments that anchor character arcs and elevate ensemble numbers into powerful statements.

Why we love this

Mark Hayes's SAB arrangement preserves the theatrical weight of this moment while making it accessible to school and community choirs. The setting captures Coalhouse Walker's fierce determination without sacrificing singability, allowing singers to own the profound social message at the heart of the scene.

What to expect

Urgent and defiant. The music surges with determination as Coalhouse rallies his community, shifting between moments of raw plea and crystalline resolve. There's hope threaded through the intensity, a sense that speaking truth matters even in the face of impossible odds.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced high school and community choirs ready to engage with meaningful musical theater repertoire. This octavo suits ensembles comfortable with theatrical storytelling and singers who can bring nuance to a contemporary idiom.

How to get the most out of it

  • Find the dramatic intensity in the text before focusing on vocal technique; this piece demands conviction from every voice part.
  • Balance the SAB voicing so the upper voices don't overshadow the middle and lower lines, which carry important harmonic color.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the ensemble during rehearsal, then gradually pull back on playback to build singers' independence.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary musical theater selections that explore social change and activism, or program it as a standalone moment of theatrical power in a concert focused on courage and resistance. Its 12 pages fit comfortably in longer concert sets, especially when paired with lighter material.

Skills your students will build

  • sustaining dramatic intent across a longer phrase without losing vocal clarity
  • navigating a contemporary harmonic language rooted in Broadway idiom
  • blending SAB voicing while maintaining individual line integrity
  • connecting emotional meaning to musical delivery in an ensemble setting

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