Brown Eyed Girl (arr. Adam Scott): TTBB Choral Octavo

Adam Scott's arrangement captures the infectious warmth of this standard while building in the harmonic sophistication that makes barbershop style so engaging for singers. The voicing options (TB, TTB, TBB, TTBB) mean you can use this with multiple ensemble configurations across a season or within a single concert. It's the kind of well-crafted pop arrangement that audiences recognize immediately but singers find genuinely rewarding to perform.

Sunny and conversational, with the harmonic warmth of a barbershop quartet filtered through a contemporary pop sensibility. Singers find themselves in four-part dialogue, sharing the story of the tune while building satisfying vocal harmonies underneath.

Directors programming concerts that include accessible, recognizable material alongside more challenging work. Choirs seeking repertoire that requires real musicianship (part independence, chord awareness, stylistic nuance) without demanding classical technique or advanced sight-reading.

• Balance the melody line against the supporting harmonies; this tune's charm depends on the main hook staying clear even when surrounded by rich chords.
• Lock the rhythmic feel early in rehearsals. The groove matters as much as tuning, so establish a consistent pulse before drilling harmonic details.
• Use the flexibility in voicing options to your advantage. Consider assigning parts based on section strengths rather than strict SATB tradition, then adjust as singers develop.

Pair this with other pop or rock arrangements to create a contemporary set that appeals to diverse audiences while developing singers' musicianship. Works equally well as an opener that sets a relaxed tone or as a lighter moment between heavier choral works.

• Part independence within a four-part harmonic texture
• Stylistic interpretation of popular music (groove, phrasing, articulation)
• Chord awareness and how individual lines contribute to harmonic movement
• Flexibility in adapting to different voicing configurations
• Balancing melody clarity with homophonic support