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Out Here on My Own: SATB Choral Octavo

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Out Here on My Own: SATB Choral Octavo

Out Here on My Own: SATB Choral Octavo

From the Motion Picture Fame

Music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Lesley Gore / arr. Jeff Funk

Level: Moderate

Item: 00-CHM05023
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The movie Fame brought us the story of an arts magnet high school. The exceptional musical score for the movie left us with several highly memorable songs. Jeff Funk has created an exquisite choral arrangement that captures all the falling of the original Irene Cara recording.

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Additional Details
Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 654979090441
SKU: 00-CHM05023

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About the Composer: Michael Gore

Michael Gore composed the original score for the 1980 film Fame, which became one of the most celebrated movie soundtracks in American cinema. His work on the film earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Fame") and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score, establishing him as a composer with a gift for capturing the emotional intensity of young artists finding their voices.

Why we love this

Jeff Funk's arrangement preserves the emotional vulnerability of Irene Cara's original performance while making it accessible to high school choirs at a moderate difficulty level. The octavo sits comfortably for developing singers yet maintains the song's theatrical power, making it rewarding to rehearse and genuinely moving to hear performed.

What to expect

The piece captures the bittersweet hope of an artist standing alone, uncertain but determined. Irene Cara's original recording had a quality of quiet defiance layered with doubt, and this arrangement honors that complexity through its harmonic choices and the interplay between the vocal parts. Performing it feels like holding something fragile and powerful at the same time.

Who it's for

High school and advanced middle school choirs seeking a contemporary piece with genuine emotional depth. This arrangement works particularly well for choirs developing their ability to balance accessibility with artistic maturity, and for programs looking to include film music alongside classical and contemporary choral repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with careful attention to breath placement; the vulnerability of this song depends on phrases that feel both supported and intimate.
  • Balance the four parts so that the soprano line sings through without dominating; the harmonic support from alto, tenor, and bass is essential to the arrangement's sophistication.
  • Consider the text and emotional arc throughout. This song speaks to the loneliness of pursuing an artistic dream, so vocal production should reflect that yearning quality rather than a polished, detached sound.

How to use it

This works beautifully in a program that celebrates musical theater or popular music, either as a solo feature or paired with other contemporary vocal works. It also serves as an excellent bridge piece for choirs transitioning from lighter pop arrangements to more demanding contemporary literature, and its film heritage makes it particularly effective for school events with a performing arts theme.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic control and emotional storytelling in pop and contemporary styles
  • Four-part voice independence while maintaining harmonic blend
  • Phrasing and text interpretation in a semi-dramatic context
  • Reading and performing music at a moderate level with expressive nuance

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