Stand In The Light: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Stephan Moccio / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00363393
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The lead single of the debut album by the Season 9 winner of The Voice, Jordan Smith, offers an important life-affirming message and gives singers a chance to emulate Smith's stellar vocal production. Both joyful and gentle, this selection will surely inspire!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00363393
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About the Artist: Stephan Moccio
Stephan Moccio is a Canadian composer and producer known for his work in contemporary music across film, television, and commercial contexts. His compositional approach blends accessible melodies with sophisticated harmonic language, making his work particularly valuable for educators seeking repertoire that engages singers while maintaining artistic integrity.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the warmth and accessibility of the original while giving your ensemble room to shine with their own vocal character. The piece builds gradually, allowing you to work on dynamic control and ensemble blend without requiring virtuosic technical demands. Programming a contemporary pop arrangement with genuine emotional weight gives your singers permission to invest in songs that matter to them.
What to expect
The piece radiates quiet confidence rather than bombast. There's an earnestness to the melodic writing that invites singers to communicate rather than perform, creating an intimate quality even in fuller moments. The overall effect is affirming without becoming saccharine.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with an uplifting message and singable vocal lines will find this arrangement accessible without being simplistic. It works especially well for high school and community ensembles that want to perform music their singers genuinely connect with.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lead vocal line so it soars without overpowering the harmonic support; this arrangement invites conversational layering rather than choral thickness.
- Let the gentler sections breathe. Resist the urge to drive tempo during the softer passages, as the piece's power comes from restraint.
- Explore dynamic shaping across the phrases. The 'joyful' and 'gentle' character requires singers to move fluidly between these moods, not settle into a single volume or intensity level.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a centerpiece for a spring or community concert focused on contemporary inspirational themes. Pair it with either a contrasting uptempo pop arrangement or traditional spiritual repertoire to frame the emotional arc of your program effectively.
Skills your students will build
- Singing contemporary pop vocal production with legit tone quality
- Dynamic control in both soft and sustained passages
- Phrase shaping with attention to emotional arc within a single song
- Blend and balance when supporting a lead melodic line