Absolutely: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo
(Story of a Girl)
Words and music by John Hampson / arr. Alex Phan
Item: 00-PO-0003731
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Description
A bubbly and pulsating mix of vocables, lyrics, and vocal percussion support a vigorous male lead in this arrangement of the number one radio smash. Playful and memorable, a running quarter note feel in the trebles during the prechorus contrasts the return to the infectious pop refrain, where a second vocalist duets with the lead. Cute and catchy!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0003731
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Why we love this
Alex Phan's arrangement captures what makes this pop hit so infectious while actually giving your ensemble something interesting to do. The contrast between the running quarter note feel in the trebles during the prechorus and the full vocal percussion texture during the refrain creates real energy without requiring your singers to strain or oversing.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and fun. The arrangement pulses with energy from the layered rhythmic elements and contrasts vocal percussion grooves with singing that's tuneful and clear. It lands as a genuine pop arrangement rather than a simplified version, playful enough to smile through but complex enough to keep your singers engaged.
Who it's for
Choirs with solid blend and rhythmic confidence who want to program contemporary pop music without sacrificing musicality. Your ensemble needs singers who can handle a cappella pitch control and subdivide rhythmically, particularly in the lower voices where the vocal percussion sits.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the vocal percussion groove early in rehearsal. The rhythmic foundation carries the entire arrangement, so get your lower voices confident with the pattern before layering in the treble lines and solo parts.
- Shape the prechorus quarter notes with clear articulation in the soprano and alto parts. This passage lives on rhythmic clarity and forward motion, so avoid letting it drag into the refrain.
- Balance the lead vocalist and second vocalist duet carefully during the main refrain. Both voices need presence, but neither should overshadow the harmonic support happening around them.
- Explore the vocables and rhythmic figures as texture, not filler. These moments define the "bubbly" character, so commit to them with precision and playfulness rather than treating them as transitions.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary a cappella work if you're building a pop or modern music section of a concert. The 16-page length and pop sensibility also make it a strong closer that sends audiences out energized, or a bridge between classical repertoire and your more experimental ensemble pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining pitch center and blend in a cappella singing
- Subdividing and locking rhythmic figures independent of piano
- Balancing multiple vocal lines and textures simultaneously
- Shaping rhythmic articulation without losing legit singing quality
- Responding to lead and duet vocals while maintaining ensemble cohesion