You Are The New Day — SATB Choir Sheet Music

The King’s Singers’ most beloved choral standard, arranged for professional SATB voices by Paul Lorenz

Abbey Road Studios London Symphony Orchestra Vienna State Opera 500M+ Streams Gold & Double Platinum

When the King’s Singers first performed this arrangement in 1990, they turned a rock bassist’s private act of hope into one of the most quietly devastating moments in contemporary choral music — and your choir deserves a score worthy of that legacy. Written by John David in 1978 as a response to personal upheaval and the shadow of the Cold War, “You Are The New Day” has since been performed by ten thousand school choirs worldwide, yet its emotional force remains undimmed. This is the piece audiences remember long after the concert has ended.

For a SATB a cappella arrangement of this calibre, the score is not a convenience — it is a precision instrument. The Paul Lorenz edition meets MOLA engraving standards throughout: 8.5mm staff sizes for clear reading on choral risers, system breaks placed at natural phrase endings, and 600 DPI resolution that renders perfectly on every device from rehearsal tablet to concert hall printing. One purchase covers your entire ensemble. Download immediately after checkout — and rehearse tonight.

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Choir Arrangement (SATB)

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The complete professional edition for concert performance. Conductor’s score and all individual SATB parts — meticulously engraved, instantly delivered.

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Quality in detail

Concert-Hall Engraving: MOLA-standard 8.5mm staff sizes throughout — every voice reads clearly, from front row to back riser.
Optimized Page Turns: System breaks placed at natural phrase endings and breath points — never in the middle of a phrase climax.
600 DPI Resolution: Perfect rendering on forScore, DeepDish, and any PDF reader — print at any size without artifacts.
Instant PDF Delivery: Download begins immediately after purchase. No shipping, no waiting. Rehearse tonight.
Performance License Included: Licensed for live performance with your ensemble. Full compliance — no hidden fees or additional reporting.
Bespoke Customization: Need a different key, voicing, or divisi adjustment? Contact Paul Lorenz Music for a tailored edition.

I’ve conducted this piece with three different choirs over the past decade, and the Paul Lorenz edition is the first score I’ve used where the layout actually supports the performance rather than fighting against it. The phrase breaks are exactly where they should be, the part-spacing is generous enough for my singers to breathe without counting bars, and the 600 DPI print holds up beautifully on the risers. Catherine Marsh, Director of Choral Studies, Pemberton College Oxford

You Are The New Day sheet music at a glance


Song	You Are The New Day — written by John David (1978), popularised by the King’s Singers from 1990
Arrangement	SATB a cappella choir
Arranger	Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road
Scoring	Full conductor’s score plus individually extracted Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass parts
Difficulty	Grade 3–4 — intermediate to advanced choirs with established a cappella practice
Format	High-resolution 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready
Licensing	Licensed arrangement; live-performance license included. Ticketed events report to the venue’s PRO (ASCAP/BMI/PRS) as usual
Price	€19.90

Is this edition right for you?

Programme this as the piece that lingers after the final chord — an intimate a cappella standard that rewards a choir singing with one breath. This edition is written for:

Experienced school and university choirs with confident part-singers
Chamber and professional a cappella ensembles seeking a modern standard
Concert and festival programmes that need a memorable, emotionally resonant closer
Directors who want a MOLA-standard score that reads cleanly from the risers

Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.

What you receive

The full conductor’s score
Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass parts, individually extracted
High-resolution PDFs at 600 DPI, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental, unlimited copies for your ensemble

Programming You Are The New Day

Few pieces close a concert as completely as this one. Placed at the end of a programme — or as the moment of stillness after something bolder — it asks the choir for restraint rather than volume, letting the harmony carry the hope written into the song. The a cappella texture exposes every entry, so it rewards a well-blended, well-rehearsed ensemble that can shape the long phrases without breaking their line. It sits naturally alongside contemporary choral standards and gentle folk-inflected settings. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.

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You Are The New Day sheet music — frequently asked questions

What exactly is included in the download?

You receive the full conductor’s score plus individually extracted parts for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass — all as high-resolution 600 DPI PDFs, optimized for both screen reading and professional printing at any size. One purchase covers unlimited copies for your entire ensemble.

What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?

Grade 3–4 (Intermediate to Advanced). This arrangement is ideally suited for experienced school, university, and professional choirs with established a cappella singing practice. The harmonic language rewards confident part-singers; beginner ensembles should seek guidance before programming.

Do I need a performance license?

A performance license for live concerts with your ensemble is included with your purchase. For ticketed events, standard venue licensing under ASCAP, BMI, or PRS applies as usual — this is independent of the arrangement license included here.

Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?

Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need the piece in a different key, adjusted voicings (e.g. SSAATBB), or divisi modifications for your specific roster, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.

What is your refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing. We are happy to answer specific questions about voicing, difficulty, or arrangement details in advance.