To Love You More: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Celine Dion / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
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This 1998 hit by Celine Dion was memorably covered by Lea Michele on Glee in a powerful rendition that explored the depth of the emotional lyrics. This selection offers challenges and rewards for pop, jazz, show and concert choirs looking to create a touching concert moment! Ideal for Valentine's Day, prom or other romantic occasions!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00292783
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About the Artist: Celine Dion
Celine Dion emerged as one of the most technically accomplished vocalists of the 1990s, known for her powerful belt, precise intonation, and ability to sustain emotional intensity across extended phrases. Her work as a recording artist and performer has made her a fixture in choral arrangements, particularly for directors seeking material that challenges singers to blend contemporary pop sensibilities with classical vocal technique.
For music educators, Dion's catalog represents an opportunity to engage students with repertoire they recognize while demanding real musical maturity. Her songs require singers to navigate dynamic control, navigate legit singing in the pop idiom, and commit fully to lyrical storytelling.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement honors the emotional core of the original while giving your choir room to inhabit the song as their own. The harmonic language sits in a sweet spot between pop accessibility and jazz sophistication, rewarding singers who can sustain phrases with real legit technique and encouraging sections to listen for blend rather than volume.
What to expect
The arrangement unfolds with genuine tenderness, inviting singers to explore vulnerability without sentimentality. Harmonies shift beneath the melody to create subtle color and depth, supporting the lyrical journey of profound devotion while maintaining elegance and restraint throughout.
Who it's for
Pop, jazz, show, and concert choirs ready to tackle a contemporary ballad with real emotional stakes. Ensembles should have singers comfortable with rhythmic precision and the ability to sustain legit singing across phrases without losing line.
How to get the most out of it
- The bridge demands control over a significant range; rehearse the transition passages separately so singers understand where their voices sit harmonically before executing it in tempo.
- Anchor the rhythm section early and lock tempos with precision. The intimacy of this ballad falls apart if the accompaniment wavers.
- Let the story inform every dynamic choice. This isn't a song to sing prettily; singers should feel the emotional arc and let their phrasing reflect the vulnerability in the lyric.
- Shape the final chorus with restraint rather than added volume. The most powerful moments come from clarity and commitment, not from cranking up.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a solo feature with choral backing, making it ideal for highlighting a strong lead singer while involving your full ensemble. Consider pairing it with other contemporary ballads for a concert segment focused on storytelling, or feature it as a centerpiece moment during Valentine's Day or spring concert programming.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit singing across extended phrases in pop and jazz idioms
- Listening for blend and balance in jazz voicings
- Shaping dynamic arcs to serve lyrical content
- Executing rhythmic precision in contemporary harmonic contexts
- Navigating range transitions and register shifts within choral writing