You Make My Dreams (arr. Kirby Shaw): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Hall Oates / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
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With a horn section available to match the powerful vocals, here is Kirby Shaw's take on the 1980 Daryl Hall and John Oates hit. The signature two-part hamony of the pop rock duo from Philly is expanded to take advantage of four-part choral singing.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00464316
More about this title
About the Artist: Hall Oates
Daryl Hall and John Oates emerged from Philadelphia in the 1970s to become one of the most commercially successful duos in pop music history. Their lean, soulful approach to rock and R&B set them apart from their contemporaries, built on Hall's distinctive vocals and the songwriting partnership that produced some of the decade's most enduring hits.
The pair's influence on pop arrangement extends beyond their original recordings. Their signature two-part vocal blend and accessible melodic sensibility have made their catalog natural territory for educational arrangers seeking to engage modern singers with instantly recognizable material.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's expansion of Hall and Oates' iconic two-part writing into full four-part harmony respects the original's essential character while giving your ensemble room to move. The inclusion of a horn section transforms what could be a straightforward pop arrangement into something with genuine brass color, making this feel like a legitimate band number rather than a vocal feature with accompaniment.
What to expect
Sunny, buoyant, and immediately graspable, this arrangement captures the infectious joy of the original while adding harmonic depth. The horn section lifts everything into brighter territory, creating an energy that feels both polished and accessible.
Who it's for
Directors programming concerts that connect with singers' lives outside the choir room will find real engagement here. This works for upper-level high school and college ensembles who can handle the blend and style demands of contemporary pop arranging, and for any group seeking repertoire that feels current without sacrificing musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the rhythm section early in rehearsal. The pocket that makes this song work comes from locking the bass and drums into the original groove, not speeding up to match traditional choral tempos.
- Balance the horn section carefully against the vocal blend. These parts are written to enhance, not overwhelm; excessive volume from the brass will bury the harmonies that make Kirby Shaw's arrangement sing.
- Work the spoken or rhythmic interjections crisply. Pop arrangements live in their details, and the small punctuations between phrases are what give the piece its character and energy.
How to use it
This pairs beautifully with other soul-influenced pop material in a contemporary concert or as a finale that sends audiences out smiling. It's strong enough to anchor a mixed repertoire program while remaining light enough to balance heavier choral works earlier in the set.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in contemporary pop style while maintaining choral blend
- Balancing four-part harmony in a rhythmically driven arrangement
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms aligned with rock groove patterns
- Responding to instrumentation and matching ensemble cohesion in a pop/rock context