Put a Little Love in Your Heart: Score: Choral SoundPax
Words and music by Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers, and Jackie De Shannon / arr. Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PR-0001278
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Description
The tempo indication says "with a groove," and we couldn't think of better words to describe it. This arrangement cooks! It's funky, with a twist of soul. And the lyrics are upbeat and positive: "Think of your fellow man, give him a helping hand. Put a little love in your heart."
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Put a Little Love in Your Heart: Score: Choral SoundPax comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PR-0001278
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Composer: Jimmy Holiday
Jimmy Holiday co-wrote "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" during the late 1960s, a period when popular music was becoming a vehicle for social messages and optimism. Holiday's work as a songwriter and performer reflected the era's blend of soul, pop, and R&B sensibilities, contributing to a catalog that prioritized melody and meaningful lyrics.
Why we love this
Jay Althouse's arrangement captures the original's infectious groove while making it immediately singable for mixed choirs. The SoundPax format gives you professional recorded accompaniment right away, so you can focus on coaching the vocal lines rather than scrambling to learn the arrangement at the piano. Programming this alongside other upbeat, message-driven pop repertoire creates a concert moment that genuinely lands with audiences.
What to expect
Funky, warmhearted, and immediately grooving. The arrangement moves with swagger and purpose, driven by rhythmic vitality and soulful harmony, while the lyrics radiate genuine optimism about human connection. It's the kind of piece that makes singers and audiences feel good together.
Who it's for
Mixed choirs seeking contemporary pop arrangements with soul and substance, especially groups that want to program positive, socially conscious material without sacrificing musicality. This works for high school, college, and community choirs looking to reach audiences with something that feels current and energetic.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic precision of the ensemble early in rehearsal; the groove depends on consistent rhythmic placement, not rubato. Work the syncopated passages measure by measure if needed.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the pocket and help singers hear where their parts sit in the harmonic landscape.
- Shape the lyrics with genuine warmth rather than performing them as novelty material. The message about kindness and community will resonate when singers understand the emotional intent.
- Balance the funk elements with vocal clarity; the arrangement cooks best when articulation is tight and diction is crisp, not sluggy.
How to use it
Place this in the second half of a concert to shift energy and mood after more traditional repertoire, or open a show with it if you want to establish an upbeat, contemporary tone. It pairs well with other pop standards and secular pieces that celebrate human values.
Skills your students will build
- Singing syncopated rhythms with precision and control
- Balancing groove and articulation in contemporary pop idioms
- Layering harmonic parts to create full, funky textures
- Interpreting lyrics as emotional storytelling, not novelty
- Maintaining rhythmic accuracy while responding to recorded accompaniment