This heartfelt ballad is from the hit Broadway production Waitress the Musical, written by Sara Bareilles. This arrangement originally premiered at the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2019 International Convention by Momma's Boys, a men's quartet, but all voicings (SSAA, TTBB, SATB) are available. This piece works well for small ensemble (quartet minimum) or a large choir.

This song is contestable in Barbershop Harmony Society contests, Sweet Adeline's International contests, and Harmony Incorporated contests.

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It is created out of nothing and develops into sound. This choral improvisation on the kyrie from 'Messe a trois voix' by Andre Caplet gives the singers space to shape the piece themselves while nevertheless being self-contained. A short concert piece for experienced musicians.

An uplifting song arranged by members of the LABBS Music Judging Category in 4 part close harmony for women's voicings, in the barbershop style (internal melody). Sticking fairly close to the original, the arrangement features solos of each voicepart on the melody, and rousing homophonic choruses. The standard tag builds to a satisfying climax, with an optional extended tag that sends it through the roof!

The arrangement is suitable for most female barbershop choruses and quartets as a fun, fairly quick learn for performance repertoire. Each voicepart is well within the standard barbershop ranges of most arrangements (Basses: low E, one low D has an alternate note offered). Note: if you are unfamiliar with the scoring of female barbershop music, be aware the bass clef should be sung an octave higher than written, as designated by the 8 above the clef.

This arrangement is not suitable for use in barbershop contests.

This song and arrangement would also be a great choice for other genres of female choirs and a cappella quartets or ensembles, including high school / college / secondary school choirs wanting to try the barbershop style. It is a fun and modern song containing a strong and poignant message about not bending to peer pressure and being your own person and remaining true to yourself.

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An accessible arrangement of a fierce Maroon 5 song. Vocal percussion may be added. A repeat for the second verse is optional, but the lyrics are rather racy for middle school/high school, so this verse has not been included.

Also available for SATB (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/harder-to-breathe-satb-a-cappella-digital-sheet-music/20734119?...).

With a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory & Performance, Brandy Kay Riha is an a cappella educator and arranger with a special interest in building treble repertoire. Her innovative yet accessible arrangements have been performed by middle school, high school, and collegiate singers around the world.