Standing on the sands and surrounded by the stunning pink and blue waters of Utah’s salt lakes, the children of Utah’s One Voice Children’s Choir were ready to film another video for one of their beautiful musical covers. With the wind blowing through their hair, they had found the perfect setting for their latest number: a medley of songs from Disney’s ‘Moana.’ Music Man readers will find it hard not to feel emotional when they hear their voices ring out across the sands together.
With the choir members’ voices joining together in a stunning soundscape, they opened with ‘Know Who You Are’ before moving seamlessly into the film’s lead song, ‘How Far I’ll Go.’ While the choir members’ voices wove together, soloists stepped forward to take the lead in the song’s main vocal line, and their talent completely amazed listeners. One viewer summed the cover up perfectly when they commented, “This wasn’t just a choir performance—it was a masterpiece. EVERYTHING was PERFECT.”
I was not only blown away by the talent of these young performers and the confidence and professionalism with which they performed, but I was also very moved by hearing them sing these songs. These songs perfectly capture the spirit of the film, exploring themes of growing up, finding a role, and stepping into the future. Seeing these young people singing about these themes seemed like the perfect choice and made for quite an emotional experience as I wondered how closely they resonated.
One Voice Children’s Choir has taken on Disney songs before, once again using music from the films to tell stories about growing up and moving forward in life. One of their most popular was their cover of ‘Go The Distance’ from Hercules. Once again, the choir’s impressive talent is absolutely undeniable, and Music Man fans who listen to the cover will be unable to deny how appropriate the song is as they see it performed by these bright-eyed young performers.
It is astonishing to see such a large group of young people with so much talent. The organization that brings these young singers together does us all a service by allowing them to find their voices and then share them with the rest of us. One Voice Children’s Choir has now been running for over fifteen years, and as they continue to maintain a regular output, their legacy is sure to continue long into the future, allowing us to appreciate each new generation of talent as it arrives.
Utah’s One Voice Children’s Choir have delivered a beautifully moving tribute to Moana—proof of remarkable talent and heartfelt storytelling. To hear the performance and discover more about the choir’s work and upcoming projects, check the useful links below.