Someone Like You (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Adele / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00221000
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The #1 pop hit by Adele is a heartfelt ballad with an absolutely gorgeous piano accompaniment. Opening with a single voice on the opening verse, the vocal textures gradually build into a full-voiced chorus that expresses the emotional message of the song. Ideal for all types of choral ensembles!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00221000
More about this title
About the Artist: Adele
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins rose to prominence in the late 2000s with her powerful contralto voice and deeply personal songwriting. Her albums have defined a generation of pop music, earning her multiple Grammy Awards and establishing her as one of the best-selling artists of all time. Her influence extends far beyond commercial success; her emotional authenticity and vocal purity have made her work a natural fit for choral arrangements in educational settings.
What makes Adele's music particularly valuable for choir directors is her emphasis on lyrical storytelling and emotional vulnerability. Rather than relying on technical flash, her songs draw power from honest expression and strong melodic writing, qualities that translate beautifully when arranged for ensemble voices.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement respects the song's emotional core while giving singers room to shape the narrative. Starting with solo vulnerability and building gradually toward full ensemble texture mirrors the emotional arc of the original, making this a natural teaching tool for how arrangement serves storytelling.
What to expect
The opening feels like standing alone with a single thought, honest and unguarded. As more voices join, the emotional landscape expands without losing its intimacy, creating a kind of shared reflection rather than a celebration.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for most choral ensembles, from high school mixed groups to college and community choirs. The rhythm voicing keeps things accessible while the emotional weight of the material engages singers who understand that pop songs can carry real substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening solo verse with genuine restraint. The power of this arrangement comes from contrast, so resist the urge to oversell the early phrases.
- Treat the piano part as a primary voice in the texture, not mere accompaniment. Its role in carrying harmonic and emotional weight matters as much as any vocal line.
- Balance the layered chorus carefully as voices enter. Each section needs independence before blending, or the effect of gradual buildup collapses.
- Let the ensemble breathe together through the song's natural phrases. This ballad's impact depends on collective phrasing, not individual expression.
How to use it
This fits beautifully as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire on a concert, offering audiences a familiar touchstone while demonstrating your ensemble's interpretive range. It also works well as a concert closer when you want to leave listeners in a reflective rather than triumphant emotional space.
Skills your students will build
- Controlling tone and dynamics in sustained ballad singing
- Layering vocal parts while maintaining textural clarity
- Coordinating ensemble interpretation with an instrumental accompaniment
- Using rubato and phrasing flexibility to serve emotional content