Blue Moon / Breezeblocks (Medley) (arr. Dom Stichbury): TTBB Choral Octavo

This medley captures two contemporary hits with genuine melodic substance rather than relying on gimmick or novelty. Stichbury's arrangement respects the original songs while creating something genuinely singable for men's voices, complete with the harmonic detail that makes modern pop writing worth teaching. It's the rare octavo that feels current without feeling throwaway.

This medley occupies the space between pop accessibility and choral craft. The writing feels modern and energetic, with the kind of harmonic sophistication that rewards close listening while remaining emotionally immediate and singable for performers at the high school through adult level.

Men's choirs seeking material that speaks to their singers' musical lives and tastes. This works equally well for secular ensembles looking to expand beyond traditional repertoire or concert choirs wanting to include a contemporary moment that audiences actually recognize and enjoy.

• Pay attention to the blend between parts in the tighter harmonic passages; contemporary pop arrangements often expose weak intonation in ways that classical voicings can hide.
• Shape the phrase endings with intention, especially in the transition between the two songs, to keep the medley feeling seamless rather than stitched together.
• Lean into the rhythmic precision these songs demand. The groove matters as much as the tuning.

Use this as a standalone feature on a concert where you're mixing classical and contemporary work, or pair it with other modern choral pop arrangements to build an entire set that speaks to younger audiences and your singers' own musical identities. The five-page length makes it manageable for groups with limited rehearsal time.

• Singing in flexible TTBB voicings and adapting quickly between configurations
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idioms
• Blending complex harmonies across multiple voice parts
• Interpretation of modern song arrangements with attention to style and groove