Turning Tables: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Adele / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00236939
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From Adele's second album "21" and also performed by Gwyneth Paltrow on "Glee," and with a piano accompaniment that is almost classical in approach, the reflective vocals express emotion of deep melancholy tinged with hopefulness. Duration: ca. 4:05.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00236939
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About the Artist: Adele
Adele's rise from London singer-songwriter to global phenomenon reshaped contemporary pop music in the 2010s. Her second album "21" became a cultural touchstone, balancing raw emotional vulnerability with sophisticated production that drew on soul, jazz, and classical traditions. In the education sphere, her work offers an accessible entry point for students to study how restraint, legible melody, and genuine lyrical content can carry a song.
Why we love this
Ed Lojeski's arrangement honors the song's introspective core while opening it up for choir voices and rhythm section. The classical sensibility of the piano writing creates unexpected elegance in a pop context, giving students and audiences permission to sit with a song that refuses to shout. It's the kind of piece that reminds singers why they love music in the first place.
What to expect
A conversation held in soft light. The melancholy is genuine but never self-indulgent; beneath the reflective surface runs a current of quiet resilience. Lojeski's piano writing evokes late-night introspection, the kind of moment when honesty becomes its own form of beauty.
Who it's for
Choirs with solid rhythm section players and singers comfortable with contemporary repertoire that demands real emotional maturity. This works equally well in concert settings, competitive festivals, or as a palate cleanser in a longer program.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrasing in longer arcs rather than beat-by-beat. The piano accompaniment suggests a rubato approach that allows the lyric to breathe naturally.
- Keep the vocal tone centered and unforced. Adele's signature style relies on clarity and simplicity, not stylistic embellishment.
- Balance the rhythm section carefully so the piano remains the primary harmonic anchor. The drums and bass should lock in without overshadowing the accompaniment's delicate texture.
- Work the dynamics gradually across the full 4+ minutes. This arrangement builds its emotional weight through cumulative effect, so each verse needs something fresh.
How to use it
Pair this with other songs that explore emotional maturity and restraint. It sits naturally in a program focused on contemporary art song or as a closing piece for a concert that builds from lighter fare to something more contemplative. The 4:05 duration makes it ideal for a multi-movement finale sequence without overextending rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with interpretive nuance in a contemporary pop context
- Balancing vocal ensemble against jazz-influenced rhythm section accompaniment
- Sustaining emotional commitment across a longer form piece
- Understanding the relationship between text and musical phrasing in reflective repertoire