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The Greatest Love of All: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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The Greatest Love of All: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

As Recorded by Whitney Houston

Words by Linda Creed, music by Michael Masser / arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-A-00015414

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015414

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About the Composer: Michael Masser

Michael Masser built his career as one of pop music's most reliable and elegant arrangers and composers, creating lush orchestrations for some of the biggest names in contemporary music. His gift for crafting soaring melodies and sophisticated harmonic backings made him a studio fixture throughout the 1980s and beyond, producing work that balanced commercial appeal with genuine musical craft.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that makes the original so enduring: a deeply singable melody, emotional generosity, and room for genuine vocal expression without unnecessary technical demands. The SoundTrax accompaniment frees your singers to focus on connecting with the lyrical content, making it equally valuable for concert programming, pops events, or any moment when you need a piece that reminds audiences why they love singing together.

What to expect

Warm, uplifting, and deeply sincere. The melody unfolds with the kind of effortless grace that sounds simple until you're singing it, and the accompaniment surrounds your voices with rich, radio-polished sound that feels both intimate and expansive at once.

Who it's for

Choirs of mixed or intermediate ability looking for accessible yet emotionally substantial pop repertoire. The arrangement works equally well for show choirs, concert choirs, and community ensembles seeking a piece that resonates with general audiences while remaining within reach vocally.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the choir's entrance with the accompaniment so the melody emerges clearly from the opening; the recorded track establishes a full cushion of sound that requires intentional ensemble shaping to avoid drowning out voices.
  • Shape the melody with subtle dynamic swells that follow the lyrical arc rather than locking into a single volume level; this song thrives on emotional nuance.
  • Let the accompaniment breathe during longer notes and sustains; resist rushing or pushing forward even when silence feels unfamiliar.
  • Mark breath points in rehearsal so the entire section moves together, maintaining legit vowel shapes on sustained phrases that sit high and exposed over the track.

How to use it

Program this alongside other contemporary pop selections for a concert that celebrates the emotional range of modern music, or pair it with contrasting repertoire (classical, jazz, world music) to highlight its particular strengths. It also serves as an excellent showcase piece for soloists stepping forward from the choir.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained high passages with breath control and consistent tone quality
  • Blending individual voices into unified melody lines while accompanied by recorded instruments
  • Shaping phrasing by following emotional content rather than metric punctuation
  • Balancing vulnerability and confidence in performance of contemporary lyrical material

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