Sing (Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Gary Barlow / As performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
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Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee and featuring Commonwealth musicians from around the world, this uplifting song is a perfect closing number for choral concerts and mass choir finales or for a special tribute: "Sing it stronger, sing together, make this moment last forever." Duration: ca. 4:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00262775
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About the Artist: Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow rose to prominence as the primary songwriter and lead vocalist of Take That, one of the most successful British pop acts of the 1990s. Beyond his chart-topping work in pop music, he has demonstrated serious compositional range, collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber on major ceremonial commissions and contributing to film and theatrical projects. His ability to write melodies that resonate across generations and cultures made him an ideal partner for creating music befitting a state occasion.
Why we love this
This piece carries the weight of genuine occasion without sacrificing musicality or emotional authenticity. Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the grandeur of its origins while remaining accessible to high school and community choirs, and the text itself ("sing it stronger, sing together") becomes a powerful directive for ensemble cohesion rather than sentimentality.
What to expect
Celebratory without bombast. The melody unfolds with quiet confidence, building toward moments of collective affirmation that feel earned rather than imposed. There is brightness here, but also dignity.
Who it's for
Concert choirs seeking a finale with genuine ceremonial presence and emotional lift. This works equally well for single-choir performances or massed ensemble events where you want something that lands with impact without requiring extended rehearsal investment.
How to get the most out of it
- Build the dynamic arc gradually through the first half; resist the urge to start forte just because the melody feels big. The payoff comes when the choir collectively finds its full voice in the final section.
- Shape phrases through the text rather than lyrical cadences. "Make this moment last forever" works best when sustained as one continuous gesture, not broken into smaller beats.
- Balance ensemble blend with projection of the main melodic line. Barlow's tune deserves clarity, so ensure your section leaders anchor the harmony without drowning them out.
- The Commonwealth context matters. Consider how diverse timbres and regional accents can enrich the piece when rehearsed intentionally rather than smoothed into uniformity.
How to use it
Reserve this for your spring or end-of-year concert as a closing number that sends audiences home energized. It also serves beautifully as the finale for collaborative events with other choirs or as the centerpiece of a tribute concert centered on ceremonial or patriotic themes.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long phrases across multiple measures without losing breath support
- Balancing melodic prominence with harmonic responsibility
- Creating unity and lift in ensemble sound while maintaining individual voice clarity
- Interpreting contemporary choral writing that blends pop sensibility with concert music conventions