Chorus Choir, SAB Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1729699
By Sam Smith. By Jeff Lynne, Sam Smith, and Tom Petty. Arranged by Joseph Hollings. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, Contemporary, Pop, Show Choir. 8 pages. Joseph Hollings Publishing #1291505. Published by Joseph Hollings Publishing (A0.1729699).
Stay With Me – Sam Smith
Arranged for SAB Choir & Piano
Level: Easy–Intermediate | Duration: 2:50 minutes
Bring the emotional depth of Sam Smith’s Stay With Me to your choir with this accessible and beautifully scored SAB arrangement with piano. Perfect for developing high school choirs, capable middle school ensembles, and adult community groups, this setting captures the soulful pop-ballad style of the original recording while keeping all parts within comfortable vocal ranges.
About the arrangement:
- Voicing & Ranges: Soprano (C4–E5), Alto (G3–A4), Baritone (C3–B3)
- Optional Solos: Short soprano and alto embellishments, plus an optional baritone solo or unison opening line
- Piano Accompaniment: Independent, expressive, and faithful to the original’s harmonic movement and rhythm; suitable for accompanists, teachers, or capable student pianists
- Performance Detail: A light heel thud on the beat is suggested to mimic the subtle bass-drum feel from the original recording—adding rhythmic drive and authenticity to performances
- Texture: Lush harmonies with engaging lines for every section
- Difficulty: Easy–Intermediate – approachable and rewarding for mixed-level choirs
Perfect For:
- Pop showcases, festivals, and general concerts
- Year-round programming or themed ballad sets
- Ensembles seeking a soulful, heartfelt pop feature
This arrangement preserves the original’s intimacy and emotion while giving singers and audiences an unforgettable choral experience.
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