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True To Your Heart (from Mulan) (arr. Ed Lojeski): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by 98 Degrees Stevie Wonder / As performed by 98 Degrees / As performed by Stevie Wonder / Arranged by Ed Lojeski

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 14
SKU: 35-DS00445841

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About the Artist: 98 Degrees Stevie Wonder

98 Degrees emerged in the late 1990s as a pop vocal group known for their harmonically sophisticated approach to contemporary music. Their signature sound blended R&B influences with accessible pop sensibilities, earning them a dedicated following and multiple platinum records. Stevie Wonder's involvement in "True To Your Heart" brought his distinctive artistry and vocal prowess to this Disney collaboration, cementing the track as a standout moment in the Mulan soundtrack.

Ed Lojeski stands among the most prolific and respected choral arrangers in America. His work spans classical, pop, film, and theatrical genres, with particular skill in crafting arrangements that preserve the character of original performances while opening them to ensemble voices. For music educators, Lojeski's arrangements consistently balance accessibility with musical integrity, making contemporary material singable without sacrificing stylistic authenticity.

Why we love this

Lojeski captures the warmth and vocal interplay of the original recording while scaling it perfectly for SATB voices. The arrangement respects the contemporary pop idiom without requiring your singers to stretch into uncomfortable ranges or adopt artificial vocal production. Programming this gives your choir access to a broadly recognizable Disney moment that audiences genuinely enjoy hearing.

What to expect

Warm, earnest, and grounded in accessible pop sensibility. The arrangement maintains a conversational intimacy even as the choir sings together, with moments of harmonic richness that remind you this is still Stevie Wonder's song at heart. There's a lift to the piece that makes singers feel confident and connected to the material.

Who it's for

Choirs looking for contemporary repertoire with genuine melodic appeal and structural clarity. This arrangement suits intermediate to advanced high school choirs and community ensembles who want something current without sacrificing musicality.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the groove early in rehearsal by having the ensemble shadow a recorded reference. The rhythmic pocket matters as much as pitch accuracy here.
  • Balance the upper voices carefully during the verse sections. Sopranos and altos should sit back enough to let the melodic line breathe without drowning the harmonic foundation.
  • Treat the bridge as a moment to build intensity. Slight dynamic swells across all four parts create forward motion without forcing unnatural volume.
  • Lean into the sincerity of the lyric. This song works best when singers understand they're communicating a genuine message about commitment, not performing a novelty.

How to use it

Slot this into a pop or film music concert, or use it as a bridge between classical and contemporary sets when you need something that lands with both singers and audiences. The song's inherent optimism makes it effective as a concert closer or as part of a program exploring Disney's musical legacy.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining tone quality across a contemporary pop melody
  • Balancing four-part harmony while maintaining forward rhythmic motion
  • Interpreting stylistic nuance within a familiar song context
  • Blending contemporary vocal production techniques with ensemble singing

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