One More Song (from Vivo) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Lin-Manuel Miranda / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00923136
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Beginning as a ballad, the chorus breaks into a solid, back-beat anthem of hope. With music and lyrics by Lyn-Manuel Miranda, this music is stylish and full of energy.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00923136
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About the Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda has reshaped musical theater by infusing contemporary rhythmic language and hip-hop vocabulary into narrative storytelling. His work draws heavily on lived experience and cultural specificity, creating music that speaks directly to young artists while maintaining sophisticated harmonic and lyrical depth.
In education settings, Miranda's compositions engage students who might otherwise feel disconnected from classical choral traditions. His melodies are singable and his rhythms are infectious, making his work an effective bridge between popular music literacy and ensemble musicianship.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the emotional arc of Miranda's song perfectly: the intimate vulnerability of the ballad section gives way to an irresistible, foot-stomping declaration. Your students will feel the shift viscerally, and audiences will respond to the genuine hope embedded in both the music and the moment.
What to expect
The piece opens with quiet introspection, drawing listeners in with a tender melody that feels confessional. Then it transforms. The rhythm section locks in, the singers find their voices together, and suddenly the room fills with earned optimism and momentum.
Who it's for
Choirs with instrumental ensembles at the intermediate level who want contemporary repertoire with real substance. This works equally well for concert settings, film study units, or programs celebrating musical theater and contemporary composition.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the ballad opening with careful dynamic control; let the restraint make the chorus break hit harder when it arrives.
- Anchor the back-beat rhythm section with confident articulation. The groove only works if players and singers lock in together from the first downbeat of the anthem section.
- Emphasize Miranda's lyrical phrasing in the vocal lines. The words carry as much weight as the melody, so clarity and intentional delivery matter as much as pitch accuracy.
How to use it
Schedule this as a program closer or as the centerpiece of a contemporary music concert. Its tonal journey from vulnerability to strength works beautifully as a capstone to a rehearsal season, and the film connection makes it ideal for interdisciplinary projects pairing music with visual media.
Skills your students will build
- Contrasting vocal approaches across ballad and anthem sections
- Rhythmic accuracy in back-beat figures (particularly syncopation)
- Blend and balance between vocal and instrumental lines
- Dynamic storytelling through musical form change
- Ensemble coordination across multiple instrumental sections