Set Fire to the Rain (arr. Jo Annemans): TTTBarBarB Choral Octavo
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Set Fire to the Rain (arr. Jo Annemans): TTTBarBarB Choral Octavo

As performed by Adele / Arranged by Jo Annemans

Item: 35-DS00489303
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00489303

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About the Artist: Adele

Adele emerged as one of the defining voices of the 2010s, known for her powerful contralto and emotionally direct songwriting. Her work spans soul, pop, and R&B influences, and her songs have become staples in contemporary choral arrangements, offering arrangers rich harmonic material and vocal storytelling to explore.

For music educators, Adele's catalog represents accessible entry points into modern popular music with genuine emotional depth. Her melodies reward strong vocal technique and interpretation, making her songs valuable for building student artistry alongside contemporary repertoire.

Why we love this

Jo Annemans brings sophisticated harmonic color to this emotional ballad while keeping the arrangement accessible for developing choirs. The six-part voicing (TTTBarBarB) creates rich, layered sonorities without requiring specialized singers, and the emotional arc of the song translates powerfully to a cappella performance.

What to expect

The piece captures the raw vulnerability of the original, translating it through layered voices that build and recede like emotional waves. The a cappella texture creates an intimate, almost confessional quality, drawing the listener into the singer's experience.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits choirs with solid vocal technique and the ability to hold their parts independently. It works especially well for ensembles comfortable with popular music and looking to add contemporary material with emotional substance to their repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the dynamics carefully across the full arc. This song builds intensity, so resist the urge to sing too loudly early; let the arrangement itself do much of the work through harmonic density.
  • Blend the three tenor parts as one unified section. They often carry the melodic material or provide crucial harmonic support, and precise intonation between them determines the overall sound quality.
  • Mark your divisi sections in advance. With three tenor and two baritone lines, singers need to know exactly which notes belong to their voice part before you start.
  • Treat this as a vocal chamber work. The a cappella texture demands that every voice layer be heard; encourage singers to listen across the ensemble rather than focusing only on their own line.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary pop arrangements to program a full set exploring modern songwriting, or feature it as a solo vocal moment in a larger concert. The 15-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a concert section while remaining manageable as a focal point.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining independent vocal lines in a six-part texture
  • Balancing melody with supporting harmonic parts
  • Building dynamic shape across a full song form
  • Blending registers across tenor and baritone divisi
  • Interpreting contemporary popular music with vocal maturity

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