Music by WILLIAM STEFFE

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Battle Hymn of the Republic

Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

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SATB2102SATB Voices & Piano

Words by JULIA WARD HOWEMusic by WILLIAM STEFFE

Arranged by JAMEY RAY

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This song has a diverse history with a melody dating back to the Civil War. Julia Ward Howe added her own lyrics to this already known melody. When President Abraham Lincoln heard this version of the song, he cried, “Sing it again,” turning this song into one of the most popular patriotic pieces ever written.

With a full history, this piece deserves great attention to detail. The key changes allow this arrangement to build from the very first verse. With only optional divisi on the last chord, this arrangement allows for a big closing or opener to a concert staying within the strict SATB voicing. The middle verse allows for some new harmonies and even an altered melody in the Soprano. This will allow for some beautiful and unexpected moments for the listener.

Enjoy singing this amazing piece of American history!

Jamey Ray

About the Arranger

Battle Hymn of the Replublic

Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Jamey is a professor of music at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. A well-known

arranger and composer of choral music, Jamey’s pieces have been top sellers and featured on many state festival lists. His contemporary arrangements have been performed by members of Pentatonix, Avalon, cast members on 30 Rock and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, American

Idol alumae, and hundreds of Broadway performers. As a performer, Jamey has worked with artists ranging from the

London Symphony Orchestra to Disney’s Voices of Liberty. In 2015, Jamey formed the well-known a cappella group, Voctave, which has multiple #1 songs and albums and has ranked in the top 25 Billboard Magazine’s charts. In addition to singing with Voctave, Jamey produces and arranges its music. He grew up singing from a young age with the prestigious Florida Boychoir, and went onto earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Computer Science, specializing in voice and piano, from Rollins College, and a Masters in Music Technology from New York University.

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Music by WILLIAM STEFFE

Arranged byJAMEY RAY

Battle Hymn of the Republicfor SATB Voices with Piano Accompaniment

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TRADITIONALLyrics by JULIA WARD HOWE

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Battle Hymn of the RepublicWhat could be better than a truly accessible setting of the classical patriotic piece by one of the rising stars in the choir arranging field. Jamey Ray uses his talents as the arranger of the popular group Voctave to present a rewarding and approachable patriotic closer for your choir.

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Jamey’s unique style and sound produces music that is easier to sing than it sounds. His music is filled with text painting to give singers a way to easily connect to his music while being interesting and unpredictable for the listener.

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