Bones (feat. OneRepublic) (arr. Jacob Narverud): Choral Instrumental Pak

Jacob Narverud's arrangement captures the luminous, anthemic quality of the original while building a genuine choral moment around the OneRepublic feature. The piece lives in that sweet spot where students feel they're singing something current and culturally relevant, not a watered-down educational version. Modern pop arrangements at this level rarely balance accessibility with actual musical substance this well.

Bright and propulsive, with the kind of forward momentum that keeps an audience leaning in. The arrangement likely preserves the original's sense of building energy and emotional directness while giving voices the space to shine.

Choirs seeking current repertoire that doesn't alienate students or sacrifice musical integrity. This works for middle school through early high school singers and is especially valuable for programs building confidence in contemporary material.

• Balance the sung melodic material against any instrumental doubling; the arrangement likely features moments where the choir carries the hook, so clarity matters more than power.
• Lean into the production aesthetic of the original. Electronic music typically favors precision and rhythmic tightness, so lock the ensemble's articulation and rhythmic delivery.
• Shape the dynamics across the arrangement's sections rather than treating it as one volume level. The journey from verse to chorus should feel inevitable, not abrupt.

Program this alongside other contemporary pop selections to show your audiences that choral music isn't confined to classical repertoire. It also works well as a concert opener or closer, where its recognizability and momentum serve your pacing.

• Singing contemporary pop idioms with rhythmic precision
• Balancing blend and clarity in synth-forward arrangements
• Interpreting electronic production aesthetics through vocal performance