Sing Out: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Brendan Graham / By David Downes / As performed by Celtic Woman / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00150428
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"Sing a new song to the world, let your voice be heard, go and bring the word." This is the universal message of hope that is shared in this very singable and inspirational song by Celtic Woman. A fantastic selection for choirs of all levels that you will love to sing. Duration: ca. 3:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00150428
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About the Composer: Brendan Graham
Brendan Graham is an Irish songwriter and composer whose work bridges traditional Celtic music with contemporary songwriting. His compositions for Celtic Woman have reached global audiences, and his understanding of vocal writing ensures that melodies sit naturally in the voice while remaining emotionally resonant.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the essence of the original without sacrificing accessibility, making this work across skill levels without feeling simplified. The text carries genuine spiritual weight, giving singers something meaningful to connect with rather than just notes on a page. The Irish idiom feels organic rather than imposed, which matters when your singers are engaging with cultural material.
What to expect
The piece radiates quiet confidence rather than bombast. There's a contemplative quality to the opening that builds into something affirming without becoming sentimental. The Celtic inflection adds a sense of authenticity and cultural grounding that listeners recognize immediately.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for treble choirs, mixed choirs, and vocally diverse ensembles because the combo voicing adapts to what you have. It's suitable for high school through adult community choirs, and it's equally at home in a concert setting or a festival context.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the legit comfort of the melodic lines. These are singable because they're written to suit the voice, not because they lack sophistication. Avoid oversinging.
- Balance the choral texture so accompaniment supports rather than competes. The instrumental parts should enhance the vocal message, not distract from it.
- Pay attention to the phrasing of the text. The lyrical content benefits from breath placement that honors the natural speech patterns of the words.
- Allow the arrangement's harmonic movement to breathe. Don't rush through chord changes; let listeners absorb the emotional shifts.
How to use it
This works beautifully as an opener or closer to a concert centered on inspirational or world music themes. It also fits well in a program exploring arrangements of contemporary artists, since many directors now pair classical and popular repertoire. The three minute length makes it ideal for festival competitions where you need something complete that doesn't demand extensive rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Legit sustained phrasing over longer melodic lines
- Blending choral texture with instrumental accompaniment
- Expression through text interpretation in a non-English cultural context
- Tuning adjustments for modal and Celtic harmonic language