Respect (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Aretha Franklin / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00448361
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You'll bring down the house with this high-powered sizzler! The 1967 #1 hit by Aretha Franklin is a great showcase for a special soloist. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (Combo) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00448361
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About the Artist: Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin redefined what it meant to be a soul singer, and her influence on American music education remains profound. From her early work as a gospel prodigy to her transformation into the undisputed Queen of Soul, Franklin's command of phrasing, dynamics, and emotional authenticity set the standard for generations of vocalists.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the swaggering confidence of Franklin's original without losing the song's activist backbone. This is a crowd-pleaser that actually has substance: students engage with a piece of civil rights history while the combo instrumentation keeps logistics simple for schools without full orchestras.
What to expect
Propulsive, confident, and undeniably fun. The arrangement pulses with a tight rhythm section groove while the horns punctuate the melody with crisp, syncopated stabs. There's an unmistakable swagger here that energizes both performers and audiences.
Who it's for
Choirs with a capable featured soloist and access to combo instrumentation (horns and rhythm section). Works well for high schools, community choirs, and music theater programs seeking contemporary repertoire with cultural weight.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the featured soloist own the opening phrases with clear diction and rhythmic precision; the ensemble should lock in around their interpretation, not the other way around.
- Emphasize the syncopated hits in the horn parts (Combo instrumentation); they drive the song's swagger and need to feel intentional rather than overplayed.
- Build intensity from verse to chorus by gradually increasing ensemble vocal energy without sacrificing articulation on the R-E-S-P-E-C-T sections.
- Balance the pop idiom with genuine musical intention; this song works because it feels lived-in and purposeful, not novelty-driven.
How to use it
Program this as a closer or secondary finale when you want something with genuine charisma and broad appeal. It pairs well with other soul or pop standards and gives students experience with contemporary harmonic language and rhythmic styles that live outside the classical tradition.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopation and rhythmic precision in popular styles
- Phrasing and interpretation in soul/pop idiom
- Blend and balance between featured soloist and ensemble
- Rhythmic independence (ensemble parts that don't double the melody)
- Ensemble diction on repeated syllabic elements (spelling out R-E-S-P-E-C-T)