There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor): SATB Choral Octavo
From Pearl Harbor
Words and music by Diane Warren / arr. Teena Chinn and Jeff Funk
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0004790
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Description
Jeff Funk and Teena Chinn collaborated to create this wonderful choral arrangement of Diane Warren's theme song from the 2001 motion picture Pearl Harbor.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004790
More about this title
About the Composer: Diane Warren
Diane Warren is one of the most prolific songwriters in contemporary film and popular music, with a career spanning four decades. Her compositions have earned multiple Grammy and Academy Award nominations, and her gift for crafting emotionally resonant melodies has made her a go-to composer for major motion pictures. Warren's ability to write songs that capture the heart of a narrative has made her work consistently appealing across genres and audiences.
Why we love this
This arrangement gives your choir access to a genuinely singable pop ballad with emotional depth, not a thin film adaptation. Chinn and Funk have preserved the song's lyrical integrity while writing parts that sit comfortably across all four voices, making it accessible for Grade 3 singers without sacrificing musical substance.
What to expect
Warm and earnest, with the kind of straightforward melodic beauty that made the original film recording memorable. The arrangement respects the song's directness while giving singers meaningful harmonic work that feels cohesive rather than complicated.
Who it's for
Any SATB choir at the intermediate level seeking a contemporary pop arrangement with genuine emotional stakes. This works equally well for concert choirs wanting to connect with modern repertoire, school groups building a film music unit, or festival programming where pop arrangements are underrepresented.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the vocal line as speech-like and conversational in the verses; let the melody breathe naturally rather than forcing strict metronomic precision.
- Balance the soprano line against the supporting harmonies so the primary melody never gets buried, especially in the final chorus where upper voices double the lead.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish a clean harmonic foundation, but encourage singers to listen across the choir and lock in ensemble chord changes together.
- Shape the dynamics to mirror the emotional arc of the text, building gradually toward the final chorus rather than maintaining a uniform volume throughout.
How to use it
Pair this with other film music selections to create a thematic concert showcasing how cinema drives contemporary songwriting. Alternatively, program it in the second half of a concert as a shift toward accessible, emotionally contemporary material that audiences recognize and appreciate.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained lines with consistent breath support
- Balancing melody and harmony in four-part texture
- Interpreting pop and contemporary vocal phrasing within a choral context
- Responding to emotional subtext through dynamic and expressive choices