A Brand New Day: SSAA Choral Octavo
(Everybody Rejoice)
Words and music by Luther Vandross / arr. Connor Warren Smith
Item: 00-PO-0007336
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Description
From the Motown-inspired musical The Wiz, this funky, feel-good song is a joyful celebration of fresh starts and endless possibilities. Optimistic lyrics, a funky groove, and an upbeat hook create the ultimate opener or closer for four-part show and concert choirs. Don't miss our exuberant SoundTrax or perform with live guitar, bass, and drums.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0007336
More about this title
About the Composer: Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was a masterful vocalist and arranger whose influence on American popular music extended far beyond his solo career. His work on Broadway, including The Wiz, demonstrated his ability to craft music that balances accessibility with genuine sophistication, qualities that made him invaluable to musical theater and a model for singers interested in both technical excellence and emotional authenticity.
For music educators, Vandross's approach to melody and harmony offers rich teaching moments. His arrangements and compositions reward careful listening and reveal how strong voice leading and attention to vowel sounds create the polished, soulful sound that defines much of contemporary choral pop music.
Why we love this
Connor Warren Smith's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without sacrificing the kind of voice-leading clarity that makes SSAA choirs sound genuinely sophisticated. The funky groove sits comfortably in a concert setting while still delivering the infectious joy that keeps audiences smiling long after the final note.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and genuinely celebratory. The arrangement captures that immediate lift you feel when the sun breaks through clouds, with harmonies that sit warmly together while the rhythm section pushes everything forward with unmistakable momentum.
Who it's for
SSAA and SSAA choirs ready to program contemporary pop with style and substance. It works equally well for concert choirs seeking a strong closer and show choirs looking to build a setlist around Motown-era material.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the groove early in rehearsal by isolating the rhythmic kick in the bass line; have the singers feel it physically before worrying about perfect blend.
- Treat the hook as your stylistic anchor. Crisp articulation and rhythmic precision on the repeated phrases define the song's personality.
- The recorded accompaniment captures authentic Motown-influenced production; use it as a reference for interpreting the groove rather than simply following along.
- Balance optimism with intentionality in the phrasing. This song works best when singers understand they're celebrating something specific, not just singing a happy tune.
How to use it
Program this as a finale at spring or graduation concerts where the message of new beginnings carries real weight. It pairs naturally with other pop standards and works beautifully sandwiched between more traditional repertoire to showcase the range of your choir's stylistic abilities.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in pop and funk idioms
- Blend and balance in sustained vowel sounds over contemporary grooves
- Syncopation and call-and-response phrasing
- Stylistic interpretation of Motown-influenced arranging conventions
- Intonation awareness in close four-part harmony