You Are The Reason (arr. Mac Huff): SAB Choral Octavo
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You Are The Reason (arr. Mac Huff): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Calum Scott / Arranged by Mac Huff

Item: 35-DS00436426
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00436426

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About the Artist: Calum Scott

Calum Scott is a British singer and songwriter who rose to prominence through his emotional vocal delivery and contemporary pop sensibility. His breakout single "You Are The Reason" showcases his ability to craft deeply personal melodies that resonate across generations, making his work particularly appealing for choral adaptation.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement transforms a radio-friendly pop ballad into something your choir can really sink their teeth into without losing the song's emotional core. The SAB voicing keeps the part writing accessible while allowing for genuine expressive layering, and the 10-page length gives you enough material to build something substantial without overcommitting rehearsal time.

What to expect

Tender and introspective, with the kind of vulnerability that comes from a song built on personal truth. The piece invites singers and listeners alike into a quiet moment of reflection, where each voice contributes to a beautifully layered emotional landscape.

Who it's for

Choirs looking for repertoire that bridges contemporary pop and choral literature while remaining vocally manageable at the middle-school or high-school level. Directors seeking a piece with genuine emotional appeal that students will want to perform and audiences will recognize.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the vocal quality early by modeling a warm, unforced tone in the opening phrases; this ballad hinges on authenticity rather than brightness.
  • Balance the three parts carefully during sustained passages so that no single voice part dominates the harmonic texture.
  • Work the text with intentionality, ensuring that emotional beats land naturally without forcing diction or over-articulating.
  • Consider your accompaniment tempo carefully in rehearsal; slight tempo flexibility between phrases can enhance the intimacy of the arrangement.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert closer when you want to leave audiences with something reflective and intimate. It also pairs well in a set focused on contemporary songwriting or as a contrast piece following something rhythmically driven.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained legit singing with proper breath management across longer phrases
  • Balancing multiple independent melodic lines in three-part harmony
  • Connecting emotional subtext to lyrical interpretation
  • Blending vowels across a choir while maintaining individual voice quality

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