Meadowlark: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00310814
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Description
"Fly away on the silver morning" the fantastic showpiece song from The Baker's Wife by Broadway master composer Stephen Schwartz. A full-voiced choral setting with a vivid and colorful accompaniment that is ideal for concert and community choirs from high school through adult.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00310814
More about this title
About the Artist: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz shaped the Broadway musical landscape across five decades, creating scores that combine sophisticated harmonic language with direct emotional appeal. His gift for melody and lyric made shows like Godspell, Pippin, and Sunday in the Park with George enduring favorites in both professional and educational theater.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement captures the soaring, intimate quality of Schwartz's writing while giving your singers a vehicle that works equally well as a concert showcase or a bridge to musical theater repertoire. The orchestration glows without overshadowing the voices, and the piece sits in a range that feels natural for mixed ensembles.
What to expect
Luminous and gently uplifting. The piece hovers between intimate reflection and soaring flight, with warm harmonic color that feels like morning light breaking through clouds. There's a quiet joy here that doesn't rely on driving rhythm or grandstanding.
Who it's for
High school through adult community choirs seeking a concert piece that feels both accessible and artistically substantial. Directors programming work by a Broadway master will find this Pak an excellent entry point for singers who connect more readily with contemporary musical theater than classical art song.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrase "Fly away on the silver morning" with a slight lift at the end of each measure rather than pushing through it; this mimics how a bird's wings create those momentary pauses in flight.
- Balance the accompaniment carefully during the full-voiced sections so the harmonic colors remain clear without burying the melody line.
- Encourage singers to imagine the natural imagery throughout; a genuine sense of wonder in their tone will carry the lyrical content further than perfect technique alone.
How to use it
Pair this with other Broadway selections to build a contemporary vocal music set, or program it as a standalone concert feature that introduces your audience to Schwartz's compositional craft beyond the spectacle of full musical theater production. It also serves as an effective audition piece for students exploring vocal music beyond classical repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting text with musical intent in a contemporary idiom
- Balancing part independence with blend in full-voiced passages
- Understanding harmonic color created through accompaniment choices
- Sustaining legit singing tone in a theatrical context