Big Time (from Better Nate Than Ever) (arr. Jacob Narverud): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Lyndie Lane / Arranged by Jake Narverud
Item: 35-PK01285766
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This snappy and modern Disney+ movie musical gained significant attention for its breakout stars, its old-fashioned demeanor and its timely message of self-acceptance. Jake Narverud's faithful arrangement is geared towards developing and emerging choirs.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01285766
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Why we love this
Narverud's arrangement strips away none of the song's contemporary energy while keeping the vocal writing accessible for singers still building their technique. The Rhythm voicing opens this uptempo number to a wider range of choirs, and the modern musical theater idiom gives students a chance to perform material that actually resonates with their age group.
What to expect
Bright and purposeful, with the kind of forward momentum that keeps an audience leaning in. The song carries an infectious optimism that feels genuine rather than saccharine, matching its message of self-acceptance with music that refuses to apologize for taking up space.
Who it's for
Developing and emerging choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that doesn't talk down to singers. This works for groups building confidence with uptempo material and wanting to program something their audiences will actually recognize and enjoy.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the eighth-note pulse crisp and unwavering through the faster passages. Even slight rhythmic slackness will dull the song's essential momentum.
- Balance the ensemble sound carefully during the unison sections so individual voices don't stick out; this requires everyone to listen across the section, not just within their own part.
- Let the lyrics drive the phrasing rather than fighting against the song's conversational natural speech patterns.
How to use it
Pair this with other upbeat contemporary selections for a concert that celebrates current musical theater, or use it as a standalone moment of levity in a more traditional program. The accessibility of the arrangement makes it an excellent choice for a spring concert when choirs want to showcase growth without overextending into advanced repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in fast-moving eighth-note patterns
- Balancing blend within unison sections
- Singing contemporary musical theater style with authenticity
- Maintaining energy and diction at faster tempos