Bones (feat. OneRepublic) (arr. Jacob Narverud): TTBB Choral Octavo

Jacob Narverud has adapted this contemporary pop track in a way that respects the original's infectious energy while making it genuinely singable across four male voices. The arrangement gives TTBB choirs a modern selection that actually engages students without sacrificing musical integrity.

Propulsive and modern, with the kind of hook that lodges in your head after one rehearsal. The arrangement maintains the original's emotional warmth while adapting its production energy for acoustic voices.

TTBB ensembles wanting contemporary repertoire that connects with student singers and audiences alike. Male choirs at the high school and college level will find this accessible yet engaging enough to challenge their musicianship.

• Lean into the rhythmic precision of the pop idiom. These grooves only work if your rhythmic ensemble is locked in, so spend rehearsal time on rhythmic unison before worrying about blend.
• Layer the emotional arc carefully. The song builds momentum across its arc, so shape your dynamics intentionally rather than maintaining one volume throughout.
• Treat the solo moments (likely tenor passages given OneRepublic's original) with clear character. These need to cut through the texture without losing the collaborative feel of the arrangement.

This works beautifully on concerts featuring contemporary pop alongside more traditional material, offering students and audiences a musical palate cleanser. It's also strong enough to anchor a concert set or serve as a encore that gets immediate recognition.

• Rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idioms
• Balancing solo and ensemble textures
• Sustaining forward momentum across longer phrases
• Reading and performing within a TTBB voicing framework
• Interpreting dynamic architecture in modern arrangements