(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (arr. Ed Aldcroft): SATB Choral Octavo
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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (arr. Ed Aldcroft): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Carole King / Arranged by Ed Aldcroft

Item: 35-DS00507334
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 6
SKU: 35-DS00507334

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About the Artist: Carole King

Carole King emerged as one of the most significant songwriters of the late 20th century, crafting hits that defined the sound of popular music from the 1960s onward. Her work as both composer and performer showcased a rare ability to blend sophisticated harmonic sensibility with deeply human lyrical content, earning her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In music education, King's catalog serves as a masterclass in melody writing and emotional authenticity.

Beyond her recording career, King's influence on choral and ensemble music has grown substantially as arrangers have unlocked the richness of her compositions for group performance. Her songs reward careful harmonic voicing and offer singers the opportunity to inhabit material that feels contemporary yet possesses the structural integrity of enduring art songs.

Why we love this

Ed Aldcroft's arrangement brings out the gospel and soul underpinnings of this classic without sacrificing the intimacy that makes the original so affecting. Choirs sing this with genuine ownership because the song itself commands respect, and the voicing allows each part to contribute meaningfully to both harmony and storytelling.

What to expect

Warm and empowering, with a soulful undertone that reflects the original's gospel-influenced harmonies. The six pages unfold like a conversation between yourself and the listener, building confidence through harmonies that feel both modern and timeless.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for any SATB choir seeking contemporary repertoire with substance. It appeals equally to concert choirs building confidence with popular material and to singers discovering that arranging matters as much as composition.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the lyrics as personal testimony rather than performance spectacle. The song's power lives in conviction, not volume.
  • Pay attention to where Aldcroft places the melody across voices. Those moments when the soprano doesn't carry the lead line create surprising intimacy.
  • Balance the rhythm section or accompaniment so that the harmonic movement stays visible. This arrangement reveals King's underlying chord progressions beautifully when the backup stays transparent.
  • Shape phrases through subtle dynamic arcs rather than dramatic contrast. The arrangement rewards singers who think like soloists within the ensemble context.

How to use it

Pair this with other King compositions or era-appropriate pop standards to create a thematic concert block celebrating songwriting excellence. The piece works particularly well as an opener or closer because of its emotional clarity and the way audiences respond to material they already love.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary repertoire with artistic maturity
  • Shaping melodic phrases across SATB texture
  • Balancing part independence with choral blend
  • Interpreting lyrics with emotional specificity
  • Understanding harmony through arranging choices

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