In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Sarah McLachlan

Living in: Canada

Sarah McLachlan was adopted in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a child, she took voice lessons, along with studies in classical piano and guitar. When she was 17 years old, and still a student at Queen Elizabeth High School, she fronted a short-lived rock band called The October Game. One of the band's songs, "Grind", credited as a group composition, can be found on the independent Flamingo Records release 'Out of the Fog' and the CD Out of the Fog Too. It has yet to be released elsewhere. Her high school yearbook predicted that she was "destined to become a famous rock star."

Following The October Game's first concert at Dalhousie University opening for Moev, McLachlan was offered a recording contract with Vancouver-based independent record label Nettwerk by Moev's Mark Jowett. McLachlan's parents insisted she finish high school and complete one year of studies at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design before moving to Vancouver and embarking on a new life as a recording artist, and McLachlan finally signed to Nettwerk two years later before having written a single song.

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Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Sarah McLachlan : Surfacing

The 10-song matching folio to this popular album by multi-Grammy winner Sarah McLachlan includes the hits Building a Mystery and Sweet Surrender plus: Adia - Angel - Black & White - Do What You Have to Do - Full of Grace - I Love You - Last Dance - and Witness. Features artwork for each song, and a special guitar tab section.

Songlist: Last Dance, I Love You, Sweet Surrender, Angel, Full Of Grace, Black & White, Building A Mystery, Adia, Witness, Do What You Have To Do

Sarah McLachlan : Laws of Illusion

Our songbook matches the long-awaited 2010 album from the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, her first studio album of new material in seven years. Contains 12 tracks in all, including: Awakenings - Changes - Don't Give Up on Us - Forgiveness - Illusions of Bliss - Loving You Is Easy - U Want Me 2 - and more.

Songlist: Changes, Forgiveness, U Want Me 2, Don't Give Up On Us, Rivers Of Love, Out Of Tune, Illusions Of Bliss, Heartbreak, Awakenings, Loving You Is Easy, Love Come, Bring On The Wonder

Individual Folios

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Mark Brymer : Angel

This Sarah McLachlan hit, featured in the movie soundtrack from City of Angels, offers a gentle pop groove and is easily learned. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Sarah McLachlan

Mac Huff : Angel

Powerful poetry, deep emotion, warm choral textures are all highlights of this Sarah McLachlan hit, now in an expressive a cappella setting. Haunting!

Arranger: Mac Huff

Mac Huff : I Will Remember You

Originally recorded by Sarah McLachlan in 1995, the 1999 live recording was the main theme of the motion picture The Brothers McMullen. With its gentle pop groove and message, it will be a great choral showcase for spring concert and graduation. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Sarah McLachlan

Kirby Shaw : I Will Remember You

Two mega-hits combine in this pairing of Sarah McLachlan's pop ballad and the Whitney Houston remake of Dolly Parton's emotional song. Opening with I Will Remember You, it moves into a duet on the verse of I Will Always Love You, before the thrilling harmonic release into the song's powerful hook. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Combo Parts available as a digital download (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Whitney Houston

Mac Huff : One Dream

Saluting the spirit of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Sarah McLachlan's ballad is inspired by the athletes of the world as they strive to reach their Olympic goals. You've spent a lifetime working for this moment, and you are shining. You're all that you wanted to be. A fantastic concert feature, especially for graduation! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Sarah McLachlan