Blame It On The Boogie: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Irresistible and buoyant. The arrangement preserves the sunny, propulsive character that made "Blame It On the Boogie" a crossover hit, inviting singers and audiences alike into that feel-good 70s pocket.

Directors building a pop or oldies unit, or anyone seeking accessible 2-part material that still swings. Works for middle school through early high school ensembles and fits adult community choirs wanting to keep rehearsals fun.

• Lock into the groove from the first rehearsal. This tune lives in its pocket, so establish a steady internal pulse and keep the rhythmic momentum consistent throughout.
• Balance the parts so the melody stays clear but the second part locks in as a true harmonic anchor. Neither voice should disappear.
• Layer in the attitude. This is pop music masquerading as concert fare. Your singers should feel the coolness in their performance choices, not just hit the notes.

Pair this with other accessible pop standards for a mixed concert that appeals beyond traditional choral audiences. It also works as a morale booster mid-rehearsal when energy dips, or as a finale that sends the audience out smiling.

• Singing syncopated rhythms and anticipations
• Maintaining groove-based pulse in pop contexts
• Balancing melody and harmonic support in 2-part texture
• Interpreting style and attitude in contemporary music