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This Town: Choral Instrumental Pak

As performed by Niall Horan / Arranged by Ed Lojeski

Item: 35-PK00407476

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One Directions's Niall Horan has burst onto the scene as a solo artist with this beautiful, tender ballad. This arrangement captures the simple, acoustic style of the original in a "concert-pop" style that is perfect for show choirs and concert choirs.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00407476

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About the Artist: Niall Horan

Niall Horan emerged as a solo artist following his years as a member of One Direction, establishing himself as a songwriter and performer with a more intimate, acoustic sensibility. His solo work emphasizes stripped-down production and emotional directness, qualities that translate powerfully to choral settings.

Why we love this

Ed Lojeski's arrangement respects the song's gentle core while building it into something choirs can sink their teeth into. The concert-pop treatment gives singers room to shape phrases expressively without losing the track's essential tenderness, making this an excellent choice for groups seeking contemporary material with genuine emotional weight.

What to expect

Intimate and reflective, like overhearing someone's private moment of vulnerability. The accompaniment creates space around the voice rather than filling it, allowing sincerity to land without apology.

Who it's for

Concert choirs and show choirs comfortable with contemporary pop repertoire will find this accessible yet musically substantive. The arrangement suits groups with solid vocal blend and the patience to develop dynamic control across longer, sustained passages.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal texture by keeping upper voices transparent enough for the acoustic instrumentation to breathe alongside them.
  • Shape dynamic arcs across full phrases rather than line-by-line; the arrangement's simplicity rewards patient, long-lined singing.
  • Let the accompaniment guide your tempo work. The recorded track can anchor younger singers while you develop their independence with the harmonic framework.
  • Mark vowel consistency carefully in the middle register where the chords sit. Diphthong timing becomes audible when the arrangement is this exposed.

How to use it

Pair this with art song or acoustic arrangements to create a thematic concert section exploring intimate storytelling. Its contemporary sensibility makes it an effective bridge between classical repertoire and more modern works, or use it as the emotional anchor in a show choir set built around relatable themes.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long, lyrical phrases without sacrificing clarity
  • Blend and balance in sparse harmonic textures
  • Dynamic control in contemporary commercial music idioms
  • Emotional projection and phrasing nuance

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