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You Raise Me Up (as recorded by Josh Groban): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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You Raise Me Up (as recorded by Josh Groban): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

You Raise Me Up (as recorded by Josh Groban): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

As Recorded by Josh Groban

Words and music by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham [Josh Groban] / arr. Teena Chinn

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Pop singing sensation Josh Groban caught the world by storm this year with the stirring "You Raise Me Up." The inspired lyrics and sentiment of this popular anthem make it as appropriate for worship as for the concert stage.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 654979077824
SKU: 00-CDM04017

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About the Composer: Rolf Løvland

Rolf Løvland is a Norwegian composer and pianist whose gift for creating emotionally resonant melodies has made him one of the most recorded composers in contemporary classical music. His work spans film scores, theatrical compositions, and art songs that consistently find their way into concert halls, worship spaces, and recording studios worldwide.

Løvland's collaboration with lyricist Brendan Graham on "You Raise Me Up" produced one of the most performed contemporary songs in choral and popular music. His ability to craft accessible yet sophisticated melodic lines makes his work particularly valuable in educational settings where emotional authenticity and musical substance need to coexist.

Why we love this

Teena Chinn's arrangement captures the soaring quality that made Josh Groban's version so compelling while remaining genuinely singable for high school and college choirs. The harmonic language feels contemporary without being trendy, and the emotional arc builds naturally from verse to final statement. Your singers will feel the power of this song the moment they begin learning it.

What to expect

Warmth mixed with quiet strength. The melody unfolds like someone sharing something vulnerable, then gradually building toward affirmation and hope. By the final chorus, the sentiment feels earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

High school and college choirs seeking a contemporary piece that works equally well in concert, graduation, or worship contexts. Directors programming pop arrangements that demand both musicality and emotional maturity will find this accessible without being simplistic.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the verses with restraint; save vocal intensity for the chorus climb. The SoundTrax accompaniment will naturally support a more intimate opening that makes the final lift land harder.
  • Shape the text carefully through the title phrase. "You raise me up" works best when the melody feels conversational at first, then grows into affirmation rather than announcement.
  • Allow slight rubato in the chorus to let the harmonic progression breathe. The recorded accompaniment is flexible enough to follow thoughtful phrasing without losing ensemble clarity.
  • Attend to the dynamic landscape between verse and chorus sections. Moving from contemplative to celebratory requires clean transitions that your singers can feel as a unified voice.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a graduation processional or recessional, positioning it alongside your concert season closer. It also pairs well in a program that balances traditional sacred repertoire with contemporary voices, offering students and audiences a bridge between genres.

Skills your students will build

  • Blending contemporary pop phrasing with sustained choral tone
  • Dynamic shaping across longer phrases without losing line continuity
  • Coordinating ensemble interpretation with pre-recorded accompaniment
  • Emotional authenticity in performing lyrics with personal resonance

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