Make You Feel My Love (arr. Peter van Lonkhuijsen): SAB Choral Octavo
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Make You Feel My Love (arr. Peter van Lonkhuijsen): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Adele / Arranged by Peter van Lonkhuijsen

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 72
SKU: 35-DS00497315

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About the Artist: Adele

Adele's rise from London singer-songwriter to global phenomenon rests on her ability to craft emotionally direct melodies paired with confessional lyrics. Her 2008 debut album introduced "Make You Feel My Love" as a cover of Bob Dylan's composition, but Adele's interpretation became the definitive modern version. She has won multiple Grammy Awards and remains one of the most streamed artists worldwide, with a catalog that resonates across age groups and musical backgrounds.

For music educators, Adele's work exemplifies contemporary songwriting that prizes emotional authenticity over technical flash. Her songs translate well to choral arrangements because they're built on strong melodic cores and relatable themes. Students encounter her music as both a bridge to popular culture and as a legitimate artistic model for expressive singing.

Why we love this

Peter van Lonkhuijsen's SAB arrangement opens this song to choirs where not every singer can access alto or soprano solos, creating fuller ensemble moments without sacrificing the lyrical intimacy that makes "Make You Feel My Love" so compelling. The voicing sits singers in comfortable ranges while preserving the song's emotional weight, and at 72 pages, there's room for nuanced interpretation rather than simplified shortcuts.

What to expect

The arrangement unfolds with understated elegance, moving from intimate verse storytelling into full ensemble affirmation. There's a sense of building confidence and reassurance, as if the choir is gradually stepping forward to say something important and true.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking accessible popular repertoire with real artistic substance and SAB voicing that includes all singers meaningfully. Directors looking to program contemporary material that opens conversations about songwriting, arrangement, and emotional expression in performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the accompaniment breathe in the introduction; resist rushing to the first entrance. Silence is part of the song's architecture.
  • Shape the phrase arc dynamically from the opening verse through the build to the chorus. Mark your high points before rehearsal so the choir hears your intention early.
  • Balance is critical in SAB writing. Check that your middle voices anchor the harmony without drowning out the melody line.
  • Lyrics like 'make you feel my love' demand presence and sincerity. Rehearse text communication and eye contact before you polish the notes.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary songs in a concert devoted to modern love songs and heartfelt ballads. It works equally well as a spring concert closer or as a reprieve in a program of more complex choral writing, offering students and audiences a moment of genuine connection.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and harmonic support in three-part mixed voicing
  • Sustaining legit vocal tone in popular music styles
  • Text communication and emotional conviction in performance
  • Shaping long phrases without losing momentum
  • Interpreting contemporary arrangements of familiar songs

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