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The Schuyler Sisters: SAB Choral Octavo

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The Schuyler Sisters: SAB Choral Octavo

The Schuyler Sisters: SAB Choral Octavo

From the Broadway musical Hamilton

Words and music by Lin-Manuel Miranda / arr. Alan Billingsley

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Lin-Manuel Miranda calls this song "a love letter to New York that lets us know who the Schuyler sisters are outside the context of Hamilton." Through an innovative combination of rap, patter singing, character-driven musical themes, and a supporting chorus, we are introduced to three outstanding women from the Revolutionary War era. Alan Billingsley's supercharged arrangement sounds just like the original Broadway score, with stylized solos (both spoken and sung) and plenty of satisfying choral sonorities and riffs. "Work!"

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 20
UPC: 038081538655
SKU: 00-47094

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About the Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a composer, lyricist, and playwright whose work has fundamentally reshaped musical theater for contemporary audiences. His breakthrough musical Hamilton (2015) won 11 Tony Awards and became a cultural phenomenon, introducing millions of listeners to hip-hop, rap, and sung-through storytelling as vehicles for historical narrative. Beyond Hamilton, Miranda has composed for film (Moana, Encanto) and stage, consistently demonstrating his gift for creating music that feels urgent, character-driven, and deeply rooted in specific musical traditions.

Miranda's compositional approach prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing complexity. His melodies and rhythms lodge themselves in memory, yet they often carry substantial harmonic and lyrical sophistication. For music educators, his work offers an entry point into contemporary musical theater that resonates with students across cultural backgrounds and musical experience levels.

Why we love this

Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the theatrical energy and rhythmic precision of the original while making it genuinely singable for three-part choirs. The combination of rap, patter singing, and character-driven solos means your singers aren't just harmonizing; they're embodying specific personalities and storytelling moments. This piece brings Broadway production values into your rehearsal room without requiring students to have seen the show.

What to expect

The piece pulses with character and urgency. It opens with the confidence and wit of three young women introducing themselves, moving through rap, conversational patter, and soaring choral moments that feel both theatrical and genuinely musical. There's joy in the energy, style in the orchestration, and heart underneath the virtuosity.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for intermediate to advanced choirs with singers who can handle rhythmic independence, some rap/patter material, and contemporary musical theater idioms. It's especially valuable for programs that want to program contemporary music but also want immediate student and audience engagement. Directors seeking to diversify their repertoire with music that feels current without sacrificing musical substance will find a strong choice here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the rhythmic precision in the rapped and pattered sections by isolating them in rehearsal as spoken passages first. Once the language sits comfortably, layer the melodic and harmonic content.
  • Cast the stylized solos (spoken and sung) intentionally. These moments are character work, not just technical showpieces, so choose singers who can commit to the personalities Miranda and Billingsley have written.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in tempo and groove, especially where the arrangement features contemporary rhythmic elements that differ from traditional choral sonorities.
  • Balance the riffs and choral interjections so they land as commentary rather than overcrowding the solo lines. Billingsley has orchestrated these moments carefully for a reason.

How to use it

Consider programming this as a contemporary anchor in a concert that pairs Broadway with other musical theater or pop choral work. It also serves as an accessible entry point to Hamilton's musical language for students who haven't encountered the show, making it valuable as both a performance piece and a teaching tool about modern musical storytelling. The 20-page score and moderate length make it suitable for a spring pops concert or an educational assembly focused on musical theater.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic independence in mixed-meter and syncopated contexts
  • Dramatic text delivery (rapping, patter singing, and character-driven solo performance)
  • Balancing contemporary pop/hip-hop idioms with traditional choral sonority
  • Layering of harmonic and rhythmic material (solos over choral accompaniment)
  • Reading and executing stylized articulation and rhythmic notation specific to Broadway arrangements

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