Something About This Night (from Finding Neverland) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK01524335
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Sparkling with the spirit of Broadway magic, "Something About This Night" (from "Finding Neverland") comes alive in this showstopping choral arrangement by Roger Emerson. Stellar vocal parts offer energetic harmonies and several opportunities for solo vocalists to shine. Easy to learn, yet instantly impressive.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01524335
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About the Arranger: Roger Emerson
Roger Emerson has spent decades crafting arrangements that capture the essence of well-known material while making it accessible to high school and community ensembles. His work across Broadway, film, and pop genres demonstrates a gift for preserving memorable melodies and emotional arcs while simplifying harmonic language without sacrificing sophistication.
Emerson's arrangements prioritize singability and engagement. He understands how to distribute solo opportunities throughout a piece, build momentum through clever orchestration, and create moments that feel genuinely theatrical even in modest performance spaces.
Why we love this
Emerson captures the wistful, magical quality of the original while keeping the vocal writing within reach for most ensembles. The built-in solo spots give your strongest singers a chance to own the spotlight without demanding operatic technique, and the energy never flags even if your full choir population fluctuates.
What to expect
The piece glows with Broadway warmth and nostalgia. There's an emotional tenderness beneath the sparkling surface, a sense of wonder and theatrical magic that draws audiences in immediately and lingers after the final chord.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for high school choirs, community ensembles, and lighter auditioned groups. The piece suits singers with some experience but doesn't demand advanced vocal technique or extensive choral training.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the harmonies in the opening measures so the melody floats above the supporting voices; too much weight underneath muddies the sparkle.
- Tap into the theatrical gesture of the piece. This isn't a ballad to undersell; commit fully to the emotional peaks and let your singers feel the sweep.
- Shape the accompaniment thoughtfully if using the provided recordings. Let them drive tempo and phrasing rather than fighting against them.
- Give soloists room to breathe and connect with text. Even brief solo passages benefit from rehearsal time dedicated to diction clarity and musical intention.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or early in a show where you want to shift energy upward. The accessible sophistication pairs well with other contemporary musical theatre selections, and its moderate length makes it a natural fit for varied concert formats.
Skills your students will build
- Blending voices across multiple harmonic lines while maintaining phrase shape
- Solo performance and text expression within a group setting
- Following a recorded accompaniment and maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Executing Broadway style and theatrical interpretation
- Sustaining musicality and energy in moderate to uptempo material