Best Day Of My Life (arr. Deke Sharon): SSA Choral Octavo

Deke Sharon's SSA arrangement captures the song's irresistible momentum while making it genuinely fun to sing in three parts. The straightforward voicing keeps focus on the infectious melody and positive energy, making this an accessible choice that still feels current and engaging for student singers.

Bright and celebratory without being saccharine. The song radiates genuine warmth, inviting singers and listeners into a moment of shared joy. There's an earnest quality to the melody that prevents it from feeling manipulative, even with its uplifting message.

SSA and SSAA choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that students actually want to sing. The accessibility makes it ideal for younger ensembles or mixed-ability groups, while the arrangement's sophistication keeps it interesting for more experienced singers.

• Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout. This song lives in its propulsive groove, so resist the urge to slow down during the sustained notes.
• Balance the alto part carefully so it sits as a harmonic support rather than competing with the sopranos. The arrangement depends on this clarity.
• Lean into the text with genuine enthusiasm. The lyrics invite literal interpretation, so encourage singers to connect with the optimism rather than treat it as background music.

Program this during spring concerts or any event celebrating accomplishment and resilience. It works beautifully alongside other contemporary secular pieces as part of a program showcasing student connection to modern music, or use it as an encore that leaves audiences in a genuinely good mood.

• Three-part SSA voicing independence
• Singing contemporary material with rhythmic precision
• Maintaining vocal energy across a full arrangement
• Balancing melody and harmonic support in modern pop contexts