Out Here on My Own (from the motion picture Fame): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
From the Motion Picture Fame
Music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Lesley Gore / arr. Jeff Funk
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0004846
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Description
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
SKU:
00-PO-0004846
More about this title
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 of that era. His work on the film earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Fame") and a Golden Globe nomination, establishing him as a composer who could write music that resonated with both critical acclaim and popular audiences. Gore's gift for crafting emotionally direct melodies has made his Fame score endure across generations of performers and listeners.
Why we love this
Jeff Funk's arrangement preserves the vulnerability and emotional directness of the original while making it accessible for a three-part mixed ensemble. The voicing sits naturally across SAB voices, and the choral writing captures the song's yearning quality without overshadowing the lyrical melody that makes this piece so compelling. Singers connect immediately to this music because they're singing a beloved song with genuine dramatic stakes.
What to expect
The piece evokes the quiet determination of someone standing alone before a moment of truth. Legit voicing and a melody that sits in a vulnerable range create intimacy even in full ensemble sound. The arrangement honors the original's contemplative atmosphere while giving each voice part something meaningful to sing.
Who it's for
This arrangement works well for middle and high school choirs looking to program contemporary pop music with substance. Singers appreciate tackling a recognizable song from cinema history, and the moderate difficulty level makes it achievable for developing ensembles without sacrificing musical integrity.
How to get the most out of it
- Prioritize legit, open tone quality through the sustained phrases. The arrangement relies on vocal beauty to deliver the song's emotional core.
- Balance the melodic line in the soprano part while allowing the alto and bass parts to provide harmonic warmth rather than competing for attention.
- Shape the dynamics gradually across phrases rather than hitting sudden peaks. This song gains power through gentle accumulation.
- Work with the recorded accompaniment to lock the tempo and feel, particularly in passages where the choral parts interact with the music's rhythmic pulse.
How to use it
Program this in a concert celebrating movie music or contemporary songwriting. It pairs naturally with other standards from film scores or could anchor a set exploring musical theater and pop choral repertoire. The song's emotional authenticity makes it especially effective as part of a thematic program about courage, identity, or coming of age.
Skills your students will build
- Legit vocal production and sustained phrasing in pop-influenced choral writing
- Balancing a strong melodic line with supporting harmonic parts
- Interpreting and performing contemporary material with theatrical sensitivity
- Ensemble blend and sectional independence in three-part voicing