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Chorus Choir (SSAATTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1559293
By National Youth Choir Of Great Britain. Composed by Jamie Cullum. Arranged by Greg Beardsell & Harry Baker. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, A Cappella, Christmas, Contemporary, Holiday. 32 pages. Greg Beardsell #1131510. Published by Greg Beardsell (A0.1559293).
How do you Fly? from Jamie Cullum’s 2020 album The Pianoman at Christmas, is a gorgeous reflection on the wonder and potential within us all, especially the importance of holding onto the childlike magic of Christmas.
Arranged originally by Harry Baker for SATB and piano, Greg Beardsell then created this SATB/SATB a cappella arrangement especially for the National Youth Choir (15-18).
Greg says -
"Rather than starting from scratch, I adapted Harry’s existing arrangement, redistributing his lines across two antiphonal choirs. I transformed the piano part into fluid scat lines woven through the remaining voices, ensuring that the song’s rhythmic drive and structure supported the melody and lyrics. I also wanted to include some of the orchestral textures from the original track, such as the ethereal aleatoric harp motifs in the opening. To achieve this, I reimagined these moments as distant soprano solo interjections, recording them separately from the main choir to allow post-production flexibility in their placement.
With this being a seven-minute piece, maintaining variety and interest was crucial. For the lyric: How do you fly ‘round the planet? Can you speak in ev’ry language? How will I create my own path through the work? I wrote eight independent, interweaving lines that gradually merged into unanimity on the final phrase, illustrating the journey toward clarity and resolve.
One of my favorite moments comes later in the text: Let me hold on to the magic, Now close your eyes, my sweet romantic, When they open, there’s another Christmas Day. Here, I created a bell-like texture, with voices peeling in polyrhythms to evoke the joyful chime of church bells.
The song’s closing section, originally sung as a vocalise by Jamie over building orchestral energy, required more artistic freedom. I drew on the lyric I think I’m gonna give it a try, layering syncopated gospel-inspired riffs to build momentum before the arrangement unwinds into a serene conclusion.
This arrangement was recorded by the National Youth Choir (15–18), a group I’ve worked with for two decades and know intimately. I had a clear sense of what would work for them, and their dedication to creating a technically and emotionally flawless recording was palpable.".
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Chorus Choir (SSAATTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1559293
By National Youth Choir Of Great Britain. Composed by Jamie Cullum. Arranged by Greg Beardsell & Harry Baker. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, A Cappella, Christmas, Contemporary, Holiday. 32 pages. Greg Beardsell #1131510. Published by Greg Beardsell (A0.1559293).
How do you Fly? from Jamie Cullum’s 2020 album The Pianoman at Christmas, is a gorgeous reflection on the wonder and potential within us all, especially the importance of holding onto the childlike magic of Christmas.
Arranged originally by Harry Baker for SATB and piano, Greg Beardsell then created this SATB/SATB a cappella arrangement especially for the National Youth Choir (15-18).
Greg says -
"Rather than starting from scratch, I adapted Harry’s existing arrangement, redistributing his lines across two antiphonal choirs. I transformed the piano part into fluid scat lines woven through the remaining voices, ensuring that the song’s rhythmic drive and structure supported the melody and lyrics. I also wanted to include some of the orchestral textures from the original track, such as the ethereal aleatoric harp motifs in the opening. To achieve this, I reimagined these moments as distant soprano solo interjections, recording them separately from the main choir to allow post-production flexibility in their placement.
With this being a seven-minute piece, maintaining variety and interest was crucial. For the lyric: How do you fly ‘round the planet? Can you speak in ev’ry language? How will I create my own path through the work? I wrote eight independent, interweaving lines that gradually merged into unanimity on the final phrase, illustrating the journey toward clarity and resolve.
One of my favorite moments comes later in the text: Let me hold on to the magic, Now close your eyes, my sweet romantic, When they open, there’s another Christmas Day. Here, I created a bell-like texture, with voices peeling in polyrhythms to evoke the joyful chime of church bells.
The song’s closing section, originally sung as a vocalise by Jamie over building orchestral energy, required more artistic freedom. I drew on the lyric I think I’m gonna give it a try, layering syncopated gospel-inspired riffs to build momentum before the arrangement unwinds into a serene conclusion.
This arrangement was recorded by the National Youth Choir (15–18), a group I’ve worked with for two decades and know intimately. I had a clear sense of what would work for them, and their dedication to creating a technically and emotionally flawless recording was palpable.".
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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