The Best of Neil Diamond (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo

Ed Lojeski's arrangements unlock the singability in Diamond's catalog without sacrificing the warmth that makes these songs memorable. A 25-page collection gives you multiple strong options for a single rehearsal investment, and the SAB voicing ensures accessibility across typical high school and community choir ranges.

Warm and instantly recognizable. These arrangements honor the original songs while adding the textural richness that comes from three-part voicing, creating a sound that feels both familiar and freshly arranged.

High school and community choirs seeking repertoire with immediate appeal and straightforward technical demands. Directors programming concerts that include pop and rock without sacrificing harmonic interest or arranging craft.

• Let the melody breathe in the soprano line. These songs depend on clear, supported phrases rather than technical fireworks.
• Balance the middle voices carefully so the harmonies land without covering the tune. The altos and baritones carry essential harmonic color.
• Record a full run-through early in rehearsal cycles to identify blend issues before they become ingrained habits.

Pull individual selections for pops concerts or community engagement events where audience recognition matters. A medley of two or three Diamond hits can anchor a program built around classic American songwriting.

• Singing familiar melodies with attention to intonation and phrase shape
• Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment in three-part texture
• Interpreting pop and rock idioms with vocal control and musicality
• Reading straightforward SAB scores with confidence