Beautiful Creatures (from Rio 2) (arr. Roger Emerson): SAB Choral Octavo

Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the playful spirit of the original without sacrificing musicality. The SAB voicing sits comfortably across mixed voice choirs while maintaining the infectious groove that makes this song memorable for audiences of all ages.

Colorful, rhythmically charged, and undeniably fun. The arrangement pulses with the kind of infectious joy that makes audiences smile, drawing on percussive rhythms and layered vocal textures that feel both modern and rooted in world music traditions.

Middle school and high school choirs looking for contemporary material with broad appeal. This works equally well for concerts, pops events, or programs featuring film music.

• Keep the articulation light and bouncy throughout. These creatures should sound fun, not heavy.
• Balance the three parts carefully so no voice overwhelms the texture. The percussion elements in the accompaniment will help anchor the rhythm.
• Layer in the hand claps or percussion gestures if your singers can manage them without losing focus on the melodic line.

Pair this with other film or pop selections to create an accessible concert set. It also works as a concert finale or encore piece where energy and audience engagement matter most.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated lines
• Layered part singing with independent melodic lines
• Maintaining groove while managing harmonic texture
• Stylistic singing in contemporary pop idioms