Put Your Records On (arr. Theo Janssen): SAB Choral Octavo
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Put Your Records On (arr. Theo Janssen): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Corinne Bailey Rae / Arranged by Theo Janssen

Item: 35-DS00487273
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 109
SKU: 35-DS00487273

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About the Artist: Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae emerged from the UK soul and folk scene with a distinctive fingerstyle guitar approach and introspective songwriting. Her 2006 debut album introduced listeners to her unhurried, conversational vocal style and arrangements that prize clarity and emotional directness over production flourish.

Rae's work appeals to music educators because it prioritizes lyrical storytelling and acoustic authenticity. Her compositions reward careful listening and offer arrangers room to reimagine songs across different voicings without losing their essential character.

Why we love this

Theo Janssen's arrangement preserves the song's uncluttered elegance while giving three voices real independence. The piece sits comfortably in the middle range for mixed choirs, and the folk and pop sensibility creates something that feels contemporary without being trendy or requiring endless rehearsal for the arrangement to land.

What to expect

Intimate and grounded. The song wraps around you like an invitation to sit still for a moment. There's warmth in the harmonies and space in the texture, creating the feeling of voices gathered close rather than massed together.

Who it's for

This octavo fits choirs seeking repertoire that connects with contemporary audiences without sacrificing musicality. It works equally well for high school ensembles, community choirs, and college groups looking for a standalone piece that's engaging to prepare and rewarding to perform.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the text breathe. The lyric "put your records on" should feel conversational, not rushed. Resist the urge to over-project the opening phrases.
  • Balance the parts so the altos and basses are audible without the soprano line disappearing. This arrangement thrives on blend rather than soprano dominance.
  • Find the subtle rhythmic pocket in the accompaniment. The fingerstyle guitar feel is central to the song's character; your rhythm section or accompaniment should capture that deliberate, unhurried quality.
  • Shape phrases around the natural speech patterns in the lyrics. Punctuation and sense should guide your phrasing more than bar lines.

How to use it

Slot this into a concert exploring contemporary songwriting or a set highlighting folk and pop influences in choral music. Its accessibility makes it an excellent closer for a program aimed at general audiences, or an opener that establishes a more casual, personal tone for your performance.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining a relaxed, conversational tone across a full piece
  • Part independence in close harmonies
  • Phrasing driven by text rather than conductor direction
  • Blending and balancing among three equal voice parts
  • Responding to accompanying instrumental texture

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