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Runnin' Home to You: SSA Choral Octavo

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Runnin' Home to You: SSA Choral Octavo

Runnin' Home to You: SSA Choral Octavo

Words and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul / arr. Andy Beck

Item: 00-47129
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Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, and La La Land, wrote this tender ballad for the much-anticipated musical crossover episode between the CW's Supergirl and The Flash. The touching lyrics will leave a mark on the hearts of both singers and audiences.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081539003
SKU: 00-47129

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About the Composer: Benj Pasek

Benj Pasek is a composer and lyricist whose work has shaped contemporary musical theater. Along with writing partner Justin Paul, he created the scores for The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, and La La Land, earning Grammy Awards, Tony nominations, and an Academy Award nomination. His music balances emotional depth with accessibility, making it resonate across both theater audiences and concert halls.

Pasek's approach to songwriting prioritizes authentic storytelling and singable melodies that performers connect to genuinely. His compositions for choir have introduced contemporary musical theater to school and community choral programs, expanding the repertoire available to singers who thrive on modern, character-driven material.

Why we love this

This ballad brings the emotional sophistication of contemporary musical theater into your choral program without requiring your singers to navigate overly complex harmonies. The melody sits naturally in the SSA range, and Andy Beck's arrangement respects the intimate quality of Pasek and Paul's original while giving singers genuine moments to shine. Directors programming pop choral repertoire will find this piece offers the kind of heartfelt storytelling that makes audiences lean in.

What to expect

Tender and honest, with the kind of lyrical warmth that feels personal rather than theatrical. The harmonic writing creates intimate moments while moments of lift give singers genuine satisfaction; there is nothing cloying or oversentimental here. Audiences respond to the genuine emotion beneath the melody.

Who it's for

This piece works beautifully for choirs with intermediate to advanced singers who are developing musicality and emotional expression. It suits middle school treble choirs, high school SSA ensembles, and community or college choirs looking to program contemporary material with substance. Singers who have grown up with musical theater will particularly connect to the melodic and emotional language.

How to get the most out of it

  • Protect the vulnerability of the text by keeping dynamic levels restrained in the first phrase; let the arrangement's foundation grow rather than starting at full voice
  • Shape the melody with the natural speech rhythm of the lyrics rather than mechanically hitting every beat on the grid
  • Blend the upper harmony parts by listening vertically for balance instead of letting sopranos dominate; this creates transparency and allows the lyrical beauty to land
  • Use the recorded accompaniment in rehearsal to establish the harmonic context, then pull it back during final performances to let the choir's tone fill the space

How to use it

Program this as the emotional anchor in a pop or contemporary choral concert, perhaps pairing it with similarly modern SSA pieces to build a coherent set. It also serves as a strong closer for a concert focused on storytelling or musical theater repertoire. The 12-page format makes it manageable for festival or competition programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing contemporary vocal melody with attention to text inflection
  • Blending harmony parts in SSA voicing while maintaining transparency
  • Connecting emotional intention to musical choices
  • Balancing vertical harmony listening with horizontal melodic awareness

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