This is a fun arrangement of a famous orchestral work, which is unexpected and exciting in an a cappella setting. Once the general feel of singing as instruments is understood, the notes are not difficult to learn or perform. It is especially fun to perform this with fun choreography (our performance included a boat formed by the singers, and a sword fight). It is also an opportunity for some cool drums in the vocal percussion section, but can be performed without percussion as well.

This is a BEAUTIFUL, powerful, emotional song that was our group's main piece this past season. The beginning of the arrangement is similar to the instrumentation on the original track, but it soon varies to sections of unexpected musical devices, sudden harmonies, and lots of clashing chords. The bridge features an almost choral sound with polyphonic rhythms and interesting individual parts, and then all cuts out for a powerful bell tone sequence! Overall, we LOVED rehearsing and performing this piece, and hope other groups will get to experience what we did!

Matthew Hodge is an award-winning composer, pianist, and teacher. He has been featured on national television and national radio. He currently teaches music at Campbellsville University, as well as directs and composes for various college singing groups.

This is a beautiful arrangement of this classic love song. Full of tender moments and powerful "goosebumps" moments.

Matthew Hodge is an award-winning composer, pianist, and teacher. He has been featured on national television, national radio, and in national publications. He currently teaches music at Campbellsville University, as well as directs and composes for various college singing groups.