What Is This Feeling? (Full Version) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Roger Emerson
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The two-part filmed adaptation of Wicked has ignited fresh excitement around the iconic 2003 Broadway phenomenon. This brand-new choral arrangement features the complete song and is available for both mixed and treble ensembles.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01892149
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About the Composer: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz has shaped musical theater for five decades, creating scores that balance sophisticated harmony with genuine emotional accessibility. His work across stage, film, and concert settings demonstrates a gift for crafting melodies that lodge in the listener's memory while supporting the narrative weight they carry. In the classroom, his music teaches singers how to serve a story through vocal line.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement preserves the theatrical heart of this number while giving ensemble singers real musical substance to sink their teeth into. The full version means your singers perform the complete arc of the song, not an abbreviated excerpt, which deepens their connection to the character journey. Programming a Wicked selection now capitalizes on genuine cultural momentum without sacrificing artistic integrity.
What to expect
The song swells with youthful confusion and barely contained emotion. There's energy and sincerity woven together, a moment where vulnerability and uncertainty somehow feel electric rather than fragile.
Who it's for
Choirs of mixed or treble voices seeking contemporary Broadway material with real vocal writing and emotional depth. This works equally well for concert programming, pops events, or school musicals that want to tap into the Wicked phenomenon with substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the emotional context early in rehearsal. This song expresses confused, conflicted feelings about attraction and rivalry. Your singers' phrasing choices should reflect that inner turmoil rather than treating it as a straightforward pop number.
- Balance the two-part writing so neither voice dominates. Both lines carry melodic material, and clarity depends on each section understanding their role in the fuller harmonic picture.
- Pay attention to the rhythmic precision in moments where the voices diverge. Schwartz's rhythms often feel conversational rather than metronomic, but precision still matters for clarity.
How to use it
Include this as part of a Broadway or contemporary music concert to anchor a set with immediate audience recognition and genuine theatrical substance. It also serves as an accessible entry point for singers new to Schwartz's compositional voice before tackling his more complex work.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining vocal line through a longer harmonic arc without losing character
- Two-part ensemble blend when both voices carry melodic responsibility
- Emotional storytelling through nuanced dynamic and phrasing choices
- Navigating contemporary Broadway compositional style and rhythm patterns