Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) (arr. Ed Aldcroft): Choral Instrumental Pak

This arrangement opens the door to contemporary repertoire that your singers actually know and care about. Ed Aldcroft's adaptation respects the iconic melodic and harmonic architecture of Bush's original while making it singable and dramatically engaging for SATB ensembles.

Propulsive and yearning, with an undercurrent of desperation beneath the driving rhythm. The song radiates tension and vulnerability in equal measure, creating a piece that feels both expansive and intimate.

Choirs seeking to program music that resonates with contemporary audiences and student singers alike. This works for directors who want to prove that meaningful artistry exists across all genres and that choral music can claim space in pop culture.

• Attend carefully to the interplay between vocal line and instrumental texture; the arrangement likely mirrors the original's synth-driven atmosphere, so clarity of choral tone matters as much as ensemble precision with any backing track.
• Build intensity gradually through the piece rather than arriving at full volume immediately; Bush's song thrives on dynamic restraint that makes the climax land with genuine impact.
• Lean into the lyrical content and emotional arc. This song carries weight and urgency that your singers should feel in their phrasing and interpretation.

Use this as a standout moment in a concert that mixes classical and contemporary work, or build an entire program around songs that blur genre boundaries. It also serves as an excellent closer when you want your audience to leave with something they'll be humming for days.

• Balancing sustained vocal lines with rhythmic accompaniment patterns
• Interpreting pop idioms through a choral lens
• Ensemble blend across SATB voicing with contemporary harmonic language
• Dynamic contrast and phrasing in emotionally driven material