The Wind Beneath My Wings: SAB Choral Octavo
By Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar / arr. Roger Emerson
Item: 00-PO-0005462
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Description
This beautiful ballad became a monster hit with a recording by Bette Midler. The positive lyric makes it a natural addition to any choral program.
Recorded by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack, The Wind Beneath My Wings became her first #1 hit in ten years and earned her a Grammy® Award in 1990.
Recorded by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack, The Wind Beneath My Wings became her first #1 hit in ten years and earned her a Grammy® Award in 1990.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005462
More about this title
About the Composer: Larry Henley
Larry Henley is a songwriter and producer who built his career writing and recording popular music across multiple genres. Along with Jeff Silbar, he penned "The Wind Beneath My Wings," which became one of the most recognizable songs of the late 1980s and earned a Grammy Award for Best Song in 1989.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's SAB setting preserves the emotional warmth of the original while making it genuinely accessible for mixed choirs at various levels. The arrangement respects the song's soaring melody and inspirational message without requiring extensive vocal ranges or complex divisi writing, letting singers focus on delivering the genuine emotion that made this a generation-defining hit.
What to expect
A soaring anthem wrapped in tenderness, this arrangement captures the vulnerability of needing support while celebrating the strength that comes from being lifted up. The melody floats above warm harmonies, creating moments of intimacy alongside passages of genuine power and joy.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking an uplifting secular piece that connects with modern audiences while remaining appropriate for weddings, celebrations, and community concerts. The SAB voicing makes it workable for choirs with limited tenor or baritone sections, and the emotional accessibility draws singers of varying experience into meaningful performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody so the primary line stays prominent while supporting voices maintain their harmonic role; this arrangement depends on clear voice leading rather than dense texture.
- Shape phrases with gradual dynamic growth toward climactic moments, mirroring the song's arc from quiet reflection to triumphant affirmation.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the groove and pacing; this pop ballad benefits from steady rhythmic foundation beneath the singers' expressive freedom.
- Encourage altos and baritones to sing their parts with equal conviction; supporting lines are not background voices here but essential to the arrangement's overall lift and color.
How to use it
Slot this as an emotional centerpiece in a concert of uplifting pops or as a closing number that leaves audiences feeling inspired and connected. It pairs well with other contemporary songs but also stands powerfully on its own as a program highlight, particularly for spring concerts, graduation celebrations, or benefits where the message of encouragement resonates with the occasion.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in parallel thirds and sixths with tonal blend
- Balancing melody and harmony in arranged pop music
- Shaping long phrases with dynamic control and expression
- Interpreting popular music idiom and groove-based phrasing