Best Day of My Life: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00296967
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The indie-rock band American Authors has combined folk-style acoustic sounds with thumping African-inspired percussion grooves along with irresistibly upbeat lyrics and a happy pop-punk chorus for this 2014 pop hit. Easily learned, and fun to sing!
Duration: ca. 3:10.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00296967
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About the Arranger: Roger Emerson
Roger Emerson has spent decades arranging contemporary pop hits for choral ensembles, with a particular gift for preserving what makes a song infectious while making it accessible to singers of all levels. His arrangements have become staples in middle and high school choirs, known for respecting the original while opening the door for young musicians to perform material they actually want to sing.
Why we love this
Emerson captures the essential energy of the original without burying your singers in complexity. The arrangement lets the upbeat melody shine, the rhythmic grooves stay prominent enough to feel current, and the part-writing sits naturally in young voices. You get a song that feels genuinely fun to rehearse and perform, not something that feels like work disguised as joy.
What to expect
Optimistic and buoyant, with just enough rhythmic complexity to feel current without ever losing sight of the melody. There's a genuine warmth underneath the pop-punk energy, the kind of song that leaves an audience smiling because the performers are clearly having a good time.
Who it's for
Middle and high school choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that engages students immediately. This works equally well as a concert opener, a festival selection, or the anchor of a pop music program that keeps singers genuinely interested in what they're learning.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic pulse with your accompaniment early. The African-inspired percussion grooves are what give this arrangement its heartbeat; they need to sit firmly in tempo so singers can relax into the groove rather than fighting against it.
- Keep the energy consistent from verse through chorus. The appeal of this song lives in its relentless optimism, so watch for the natural tendency to let intensity drop between sections.
- Emphasize the folk-style acoustic character in your vocal tone. This is a song built on acoustic guitar sensibilities, so resist any urge to make it sound overly produced or slick.
How to use it
Program this early in the year to establish that your choir sings music students care about. The three-minute runtime makes it perfect for a mixed concert where you're balancing classical with contemporary, and the approachable difficulty means you can teach it quickly and move on to deeper repertoire work.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic independence in syncopated pop contexts
- Sustaining energy and character across repeated melodic phrases
- Blend and balance in layered harmonic textures
- Responding to percussion-driven accompaniment patterns