One More Song (from Vivo) (arr. Roger Emerson): SAB Choral Octavo
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One More Song (from Vivo) (arr. Roger Emerson): SAB Choral Octavo

By Lin-Manuel Miranda / Arranged by Roger Emerson

Item: 35-DS00923135
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00923135

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About the Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda built his reputation on music that speaks directly to contemporary audiences while honoring theatrical tradition. His work across stage and film consistently marries lyrical sophistication with melodic accessibility, making his compositions equally at home in a Broadway theater or a high school auditorium.

Miranda's approach to songwriting prioritizes emotional clarity and narrative purpose. Each song serves its story while standing on its own musical merit, a discipline that translates powerfully into choral settings where the arrangement must carry both the music and the message forward.

Why we love this

Roger Emerson's three-part setting preserves the warmth and sincerity of Miranda's original while opening the arrangement to ensembles with developing ranges. The song's affirmative message about connection and persistence resonates particularly well in late-season concerts where you want material that lands emotionally without requiring technical virtuosity.

What to expect

Warm and inviting, with an underlying current of determination. The melody sits naturally in the voice and invites genuine expression rather than technical display. This is a song that builds connection within the ensemble and with the audience through shared purpose.

Who it's for

Choirs working at the intermediate to early advanced level will find this arrangement both singable and musically satisfying. The three-part voicing makes it accessible for younger singers or ensembles with uneven voice distribution while the harmonic language remains interesting for more experienced groups.

How to get the most out of it

  • Emphasize the lyrical quality of the melody; this piece rewards singers who shape phrases with intention rather than rushing through text. Let the words breathe.
  • Balance the parts carefully in the harmonic sections. SAB voicing can muddy quickly if the middle voices aren't distinctly heard, so check intonation regularly in those passing chords.
  • Consider the emotional arc from verse to final statement. The repetition of key phrases builds power through commitment, not volume alone.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary film or musical theater selections to create a thematic set about resilience and human connection. The piece works equally well as a concert closer that sends audiences out with optimism or as a mid-program piece that shifts the emotional temperature upward.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit vocal tone while delivering clear text
  • Part independence in three-part harmony with rhythmic unison sections
  • Interpreting contemporary musical theater idiom in choral context
  • Building emotional commitment through repetitive melodic and textual elements

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