You Are Not Alone: Choral Instrumental Pak

Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the emotional directness of this 1995 chart-topper while making it accessible for mixed ensembles. The piece gives your choir a song they actually want to sing, one that audiences recognize instantly, without requiring a stripped-down vocal delivery.

Warm and affirming, with an undercurrent of earnest emotion. The song wraps familiar R&B grooves around a message of connection, creating something that feels both contemporary and timeless in a choral setting.

Any choir director looking for a pop arrangement that resonates with singers and audiences alike. The instrumental pak format makes it ideal for programs where live band accompaniment isn't available or practical.

• Balance the melodic line between soloists and full ensemble so the vulnerability of the lyric remains audible even in fuller sections.
• Shape the accompaniment to support rather than overshadow the vocal writing; the song's power comes from intimate storytelling.
• Pay attention to the harmonic movement underneath the hook. Small dynamic shifts in the instrumental parts will highlight the arrangement's sophistication.

Include this as a contemporary highlight that connects your choral program to music your singers listen to outside rehearsal. It works equally well as a concert closer or as part of a pop/rock medley that broadens your audience appeal.

• Singing over a steady groove while maintaining phrase shape
• Balance between solo and ensemble texture
• Interpretation of contemporary vocal phrasing within a choral context
• Responding to R&B and pop harmonic language