The Greatest Showman (Choral Highlights) (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo

Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the sweeping scope of these songs while keeping them accessible for three-part choirs. The orchestration feels full without overwhelming younger or less experienced singers, and the vocal writing sits naturally in the SAB range while maintaining the emotional core that made these songs resonate globally.

Theatrical without artifice. These arrangements breathe with the kind of modern orchestral sensibility that makes contemporary film music compelling, grounded in genuine emotion rather than empty spectacle. Singing these songs feels purposeful.

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that feels substantial and engaging without requiring vocal virtuosity. This works equally well for middle school honor choirs, high school singers, and community ensembles looking for emotionally intelligent show choir or concert material.

• Balance the harmonic color in 'This Is Me' by ensuring all three parts carry equal weight through the build; it's easy for sopranos to dominate, but the strength comes from unified sound across the section.
• Shape the melodic line in 'A Million Dreams' with subtle dynamic tapering rather than sudden drops; this song asks for sustained lyricism that works against contemporary performance instincts.
• Connect the text delivery across all three parts so lyrics land together; these songs rely on lyrical clarity to land their theatrical punch.

Consider pairing these selections with other contemporary film or Broadway arrangements to create a thematic concert exploring modern musical storytelling. The collection also serves as a bridge repertoire choice when introducing choirs to art song-level emotional maturity through material they already know and love.

• Phrasing in contemporary vocal writing with attention to text meaning
• Sustaining legit tone across three-part harmony at varying dynamic levels
• Balancing individual part independence with collective blend
• Navigating expressive tempo flexibility within a rhythmic framework