Total Eclipse Of The Heart (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo
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Total Eclipse Of The Heart (arr. Ed Lojeski): SAB Choral Octavo

By Jim Steinman / As performed by Nicki French / As performed by Bonnie Tyler / Arranged by Ed Lojeski

Item: 35-DS01731656
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 12
SKU: 35-DS01731656

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About the Composer: Jim Steinman

Jim Steinman built his reputation as a composer and lyricist with an instinct for theatrical grandeur and emotional excess. His work with Meat Loaf, particularly on the Bat Out of Hell albums, established him as a master of operatic rock arrangements that demand vocal power and dramatic commitment from performers.

Steiman's compositions prioritize melody and narrative sweep. His songs work for choirs because they're built on memorable hooks and clear emotional arcs, even when the production around them gets orchestrally dense. Teachers and directors find his material rewarding to rehearse because students connect immediately to the storytelling.

Why we love this

Ed Lojeski's SAB arrangement captures the melodic spine of this 1980s power ballad without sacrificing the emotional impact that makes it unforgettable. Choirs respond to this piece because it sits naturally for three-part mixed voices while still allowing moments of real vocal expression and dynamic range. It's a smart choice for building confidence in singers who connect with contemporary pop material.

What to expect

A song built on longing and dramatic intensity. The writing conveys the cinematic sweep of the original while staying grounded in what human voices can sustain. Singers feel the emotional narrative unfold through the arrangement's pacing and texture shifts.

Who it's for

Directors working with three-part mixed choirs who want contemporary material with real vocal and emotional weight. This arrangement serves groups looking to program accessible pop-rock repertoire that still demands musicianship and commitment from singers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the verses with restraint. The arrangement asks for control and space in the opening sections, which makes the climactic moments land harder when they arrive.
  • Balance the divisi sections carefully so that all three parts maintain equal weight and clarity rather than allowing any voice to disappear.
  • Attend to the text's emotional progression. This piece lives on sincerity, so encourage singers to commit to the vulnerability in the quieter moments and the intensity in the swells.
  • Mark phrase endings clearly in rehearsal. The melodic contour sometimes obscures natural breathing points, so plan those moments early.

How to use it

Consider this for a pops or contemporary concert where it can anchor a set of 1980s rock ballads, or use it as a standalone feature piece for a concert finale that needs dramatic impact. The twelve-page length and familiar melodic material make it workable for concert time while building audience connection through recognition.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long legato lines with consistent breath support
  • Managing dynamic control across three-part voicing without sacrificing blend
  • Interpreting contemporary pop-rock material with vocal maturity and emotional authenticity
  • Handling divisi sections where harmonic independence matters

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