Put A Little Love In Your Heart (with Love Train): SATB Choral Octavo
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Put A Little Love In Your Heart (with Love Train): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Jackie DeShannon / As performed by O'Jays / Arranged by Greg Gilpin

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS01102619

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About the Artist: Jackie DeShannon

Jackie DeShannon emerged as a songwriter and performer during the 1960s, crafting infectious pop and rock songs that bridged commercial appeal with genuine emotional warmth. "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" became one of her signature compositions, a track that has endured across generations because of its straightforward message and irresistible melody. Her work as both a recording artist and songwriter demonstrated how accessible, singable material could carry meaningful content without sacrificing musicality.

Why we love this

Greg Gilpin's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of this classic while giving choirs genuine harmonic substance to sink their teeth into. The pairing with "Love Train" creates a natural momentum that keeps energy high without requiring your singers to master complex techniques. This is the kind of piece that leaves audiences smiling and gives your choir the satisfaction of nailing a genuinely fun performance.

What to expect

Warmth mixed with infectious joy. The harmonic language feels contemporary and grounded while the lyrics deliver an earnest message that contemporary singers find meaningful. There's a lift to this music that translates immediately to listeners.

Who it's for

This octavo works beautifully for choirs seeking accessible material with genuine musical substance. It suits groups at the intermediate level and above who want to program something audience-friendly without compromising musicality or arranging craft.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the lead line so it cuts through without overwhelming the harmonic support; this arrangement thrives on clarity between melody and background voices.
  • Lock into the groove early in rehearsals rather than treating rhythm as secondary. The pop sensibility depends on confident, unified pulse work from all sections.
  • Let the transition into "Love Train" build naturally. Gilpin likely sets this up intentionally, so resist the urge to drop energy between sections.

How to use it

Program this alongside other pop or jazz standards to demonstrate your choir's range beyond classical or sacred repertoire. It works particularly well in spring concerts or programs celebrating contemporary songwriting. The dual-song format also makes it valuable as a closer that sends audiences out feeling uplifted.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing lead melody against harmonic accompaniment in jazz and pop idioms
  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated and groove-based music
  • Singing with stylistic authenticity in contemporary commercial music
  • Executing smooth, musical transitions between contrasting song sections

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