Anti-Hero (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Taylor Swift / Arranged by Alan Billingsley
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Taylor Swift returned to the top of the charts in 2022, making history as the only artist to ever monopolize the entire Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten in a single week. Furthermore, all 20 songs from the "Midnights" album charted on the legendary list, capped off by the ubiquitous lead single "Anti-Hero", a simmering musical analysis of insecurity and anxiety.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01318722
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About the Artist: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift emerged as one of the defining songwriters of her generation, known for her ability to transform personal narrative into anthems that resonate across demographics. Her work spans multiple genres and eras, each album marking a deliberate sonic and thematic shift that keeps her relevant to contemporary audiences, including the students in your choirs.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley has arranged this track to work with rhythm section voicing, making it accessible for mixed ensembles while keeping the introspective character of the original intact. Your singers get to inhabit a song that genuinely matters to them, one that already lives in their playlists and cultural moment, which changes everything about engagement and ownership.
What to expect
The piece carries the same deliberate vulnerability as the original song: introspective and slightly anxious, with moments that feel confessional rather than celebratory. There's an understated sophistication here that rewards careful listening and precise execution from your singers.
Who it's for
Any ensemble with a rhythm section in place and singers who connect with contemporary music that asks them to explore emotional complexity. This works especially well for jazz choirs, pop vocal groups, or mixed choirs looking to program one modern piece with real substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the original recording to capture the restrained production style; this arrangement will work best when singers resist the urge to oversell it.
- Lock the groove with your rhythm section early in rehearsals so singers can focus on layering their parts with precision rather than chasing the pocket.
- Shape the dynamics around the lyrical peaks about insecurity; let quieter moments breathe rather than pushing for constant volume.
How to use it
Program this alongside other pieces that explore self-awareness and emotional honesty to create a thematic concert arc, or position it as a contemporary showcase moment that immediately signals your ensemble's versatility to an audience. It also works as a morale boost mid-rehearsal season, something your singers can sink their teeth into without months of preparation.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision within pop/jazz grooves
- Maintaining vocal line independence while supporting rhythm section
- Lyrical interpretation of introspective contemporary text
- Reading and executing Billingsley's stylistic notation and articulation markings