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
Edition facts
You Are The New Day by John David and Jonathan Hodge, arranged by Paul Lorenz for SATB choir a cappella: 4 pages of music, delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €19.90.
- Choir
- SATB a cappella
- Pages
- 4 pages
- Tempo
- ♩ = 100
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
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)
€19.90SATB choir a cappella · 4 pages · PDF (A4)
The complete professional edition for concert performance — the SATB a cappella score on four pages, all four voices engraved together, instantly delivered.
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- Licensed edition
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.
- Clearly Licensed for Your Choir: Your purchase licenses this edition for performances by the purchasing choir. Public performances are reported to your PRO (ASCAP/BMI/PRS or GEMA/AKM/SUISA) by the organiser as usual.
- Bespoke Customization: Need a different key, voicing, or divisi adjustment? Contact Paul Lorenz Music for a tailored edition.
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 | Complete SATB a cappella score — 4 pages, all four voices in score |
| 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; performances by the purchasing choir licensed — public performances reported to your PRO (ASCAP/BMI/PRS or GEMA/AKM/SUISA) by the organiser 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 engraved together in score (no separately extracted parts)
- 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?
One high-resolution 600 DPI PDF of four pages containing the complete SATB a cappella score — Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass engraved together. There are no separately extracted voice parts. 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?
Your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing choir (your ensemble) at concerts and events. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser or choir. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.
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.