When You Believe (from The Prince Of Egypt) (arr. John Leavitt): SAB Choral Octavo
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When You Believe (from The Prince Of Egypt) (arr. John Leavitt): SAB Choral Octavo

By Stephen Schwartz / As performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey / Arranged by John Leavitt

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 13
SKU: 35-DS00460915

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About the Composer: Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz has shaped musical theater and film music for over five decades, earning Academy Awards, Tony Awards, and Grammy Awards for his distinctive songwriting. His work spans from stage classics like Wicked and Pippin to animated films including Pocahontas and Tangled, where he crafts lyrics and melodies that resonate across generations. In education settings, his music serves as a bridge between contemporary pop sensibility and theatrical depth, making it accessible to student singers while maintaining genuine artistic substance.

Why we love this

John Leavitt's SAB arrangement preserves the emotional sweep of this Oscar-winning song while building in genuine three-part writing that avoids the trap of feeling simplified. The chart respects what makes the original powerful—that soaring melody and message of hope—while giving your middle section and altos real musical moments rather than filler.

What to expect

You're in a quiet moment of doubt, then something shifts. The melody rises with steady determination, harmonies gathering beneath it like voices joining yours. By the end, the arrangement has grown into something affirming without ever sacrificing vulnerability.

Who it's for

Any choir (middle school through community groups) looking for repertoire that connects with singers and audiences instantly. The three-part writing is genuinely accessible without dumbing down the source material, making it ideal for groups building confidence in part singing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line across all three parts at different moments. The altos and sopranos need equal clarity when either carries the main tune so the arrangement's architecture remains transparent.
  • Let the accompaniment breathe during the verses. Resist the urge to oversing; the power builds naturally when you trust the arrangement's architecture and Schwartz's harmonic foundation.
  • Shape the text with specificity. Words like 'believe' and 'miracles' deserve intentional weight without becoming heavy or strained.
  • Use dynamics to show the journey from quiet vulnerability to full-voiced affirmation. The range of expression is the song's real gift.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary or film music for a concert exploring storytelling in song, or use it as a standalone moment of reflection and hope in a program that needs tonal contrast. It also works beautifully in spring concerts where themes of resilience land particularly well.

Skills your students will build

  • Three-part harmonic balance and blend in mixed voicing
  • Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer melodic lines
  • Shaping emotional narrative through dynamic and textual choices
  • Reading and executing parts that share and exchange the main melody

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