In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Choral Arrangements of
Sam Smith

Awards
2015 - Academy Award - Best Original Song
2015 - Golden Globe Award - Best Original Song
2015 - Grammy Winner - Record of the Year
2015 - Grammy Winner - Song Of The Year

Samuel Frederick Smith is an English singer-songwriter. He rose to fame in October 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. His subsequent feature-on Naughty Boy's "La La La"-earned him his first number one single in May 2013. In December 2013, he was nominated for the 2014 Brit Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll, both of which he won.

He released his debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, in May 2014 on Capitol Records UK. The lead single, "Lay Me Down", was released prior to "La La La". The second single, "Money on My Mind", became his second number one single in the UK.(6) The album's third single, "Stay with Me", was an international success, reaching number one in the UK and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, while the fourth single "I'm Not the Only One" reached the top five in both countries. The fifth single, "Like I Can", reached number nine in the UK. He made his US debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, followed by a performance on Saturday Night Live in March 2014.

In December 2014, Smith was nominated for six Grammy Awards, and at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2015 he won four: Best New Artist, "Stay with Me" for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and In the Lonely Hour for Best Pop Vocal Album. At the 2015 Brit Awards, he won the awards for British Breakthrough Act and Global Success. At the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Smith received three Billboard Awards: Top Male Artist, Top New Artist, and Top Radio Songs Artist. His musical achievements have also led him to be mentioned twice in the Guinness World Records

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mac Huff : I'm Not the Only One

From the British singer/songwriter Sam Smith, this pop ballad found major chart success across the globe. With a message of heartache and loss, this piano-driven track features simple, emotional lyrics that will resonate with choirs and audiences everywhere.

Mac Huff : Writing's on the Wall

Sam Smith's recording of the theme from the James Bond film Spectre is an epic ballad with a slow buildup to a magnificent payoff at the chorus. A fantastic showcase for choirs of all levels and voicings!

Sam Smith : Too Good at Goodbyes

Sam Smith writes and sings great melodies and this is no exception. Combining a great melody with lyrics relatable to everyone who has ever loved and lost. A great power ballad with strong choral writing and you have the pop hit you and your students have been looking for.

Individual Folios

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Roger Emerson : Gloria

Sam Smith has been a beacon of hope for individuality and those searching for an authentic sense of themselves. This faithful arrangement, modeled after their moving performance on Saturday Night Live, stands tall and proud among a cappella offerings.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Sam Smith