We Know The Way (from Moana) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Opetaia Foa'i Lin-Manuel Miranda / Arranged by Roger Emerson
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The demigod Maui teaches Moana how to become a wayfinder like the ancestors who sailed before her in this epic single from the Disney animated film. Your singers will thrill to its rich harmonies, echoing Oceania drums and empowering message.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00369210
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About the Artist: Opetaia Foa'i Lin-Manuel Miranda
Opetaia Foa'i is a Samoan singer and composer whose work draws deeply from Pacific Islander musical traditions and cultural identity. Lin-Manuel Miranda is the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist behind Hamilton, In the Heights, and numerous Disney film scores; his gift for layering rhythmic complexity with emotional immediacy has made him one of the most performed contemporary composers in schools and theaters worldwide. Together on "We Know The Way," they created a song that honors ancestral navigation traditions while speaking to modern audiences about courage and belonging.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the song's dual nature: rhythmic drive and vocal warmth. The piece gives singers a genuine moment of empowerment without requiring virtuosic technique, and the cultural specificity of the source material means your choir isn't just performing a Disney song, they're engaging with Oceanic musical heritage.
What to expect
Oceanic and grounded, with waves of harmony that build and recede like the tides. There's joy in the rhythmic propulsion and a quiet dignity in the message about finding your way forward.
Who it's for
Upper elementary through middle school choirs, particularly programs looking for repertoire that reflects diverse cultural perspectives and connects students to film music they already know and love. The arrangement works equally well for mixed or soprano-dominated groups.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic foundation early. The percussion parts (particularly the drums) establish the groove that makes the harmonic layers land; lock those in before polishing vocal blend.
- Keep the tempo steady and unfussy. This song's power comes from forward momentum, not rubato or dramatic tempo shifts.
- Treat the harmony as conversational rather than choral. Singers should feel they're discovering these voicings together rather than executing them from above.
How to use it
Perfect for a Disney or film music concert, or as a standalone piece that broadens your program's cultural palette without requiring extensive rehearsal time. It also pairs well with units on world music or contemporary songwriting.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing syncopated rhythms across multiple vocal parts
- Maintaining steady pulse while singing layered harmonies
- Shaping phrase lines that sit rhythmically rather than rely on traditional legit singing
- Balancing individual lines within a harmonic texture