Sunrise, Sunset (from Fiddler On The Roof) (arr. John Leavitt): SSA Choral Octavo
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Sunrise, Sunset (from Fiddler On The Roof) (arr. John Leavitt): SSA Choral Octavo

By Bock Harnick / Arranged by John Leavitt

Item: 35-DS01086724
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS01086724

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About the Composer: Bock Harnick

Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock created one of Broadway's most enduring scores when they collaborated on Fiddler on the Roof in 1964. Harnick's lyrics capture the emotional heart of Tevye's world with poetry and specificity, while Bock's melodies embed themselves in memory with deceptive simplicity. Their partnership produced songs that work equally well in the concert hall, the classroom, and around a kitchen table.

The team's strength lay in their ability to write music that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Educators have long recognized that their songs teach students about musical storytelling, character development through melody, and the craft of fitting words to music with precision and care.

Why we love this

John Leavitt's SSA setting captures the tender intimacy of this moment without losing the song's philosophical weight. The arrangement sits comfortably for developing singers while preserving what makes the melody so affecting: its simplicity becomes its power. Choirs consistently find that audiences connect with this piece immediately, recognizing it while hearing it anew through the singers' voices.

What to expect

This arrangement unfolds with the quiet beauty of early morning light. The melody carries a bittersweet acceptance, acknowledging both the joy of watching children grow and the gentle sadness of knowing nothing stays the same. Singing it requires vulnerability and a willingness to let the text do its emotional work.

Who it's for

High school, college, and adult community choirs seeking authentic Broadway repertoire that doesn't demand four-part balance. Directors programming concerts that touch on themes of family, tradition, and the passage of time will find this piece speaks directly to audiences.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrases to mirror the acceptance in the text. Resist the urge to push through each phrase. Let the natural speech rhythm of the words guide your phrasing.
  • Balance the SSA voicing so no single part overwhelms the harmonic foundation. The soprano melody should sing out, but the altos and second sopranos anchor what makes the harmony work.
  • Explore the emotional temperature in your interpretation. This is a song about recognizing that time passes and change is inevitable. How does that awareness color the sound your choir makes?

How to use it

Pair this with other reflective repertoire to create a set about family or milestones, or place it in a concert exploring how Broadway songwriting crafts emotional moments. It works particularly well as a bridge between more energetic selections, giving audiences a chance to settle into genuine feeling.

Skills your students will build

  • Connecting text and melody to deepen musical interpretation
  • Sustaining legit, supported tone across a full phrase
  • Balancing within SSA voicing while maintaining clear harmonic function
  • Reading and performing Broadway music with stylistic authenticity
  • Developing ensemble blend in chord progressions that require careful vowel matching

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