Call Your Girlfriend: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Robyn / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00263840
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Description
Originally recorded by Swedish artist Robyn in 2010, this upbeat tune received another boost with the video cover version by the a cappella girls' group Erato (accompanied by empty plastic cups!) going viral! SSA groups will love recreating this cheeky song!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00263840
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About the Artist: Robyn
Robyn (Robin Miriam Carlsson) emerged from Sweden in the late 1990s to become one of pop music's most inventive and influential artists. Her production choices and songwriting approach consistently prioritize rhythmic precision, layered textures, and emotional directness; these qualities make her catalog particularly rewarding for choral arrangement and reinterpretation.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the song's infectious energy while giving SSA voices room to shine on a track that's become a cultural touchstone for young singers. The Erato cover proved audiences crave accessible pop that feels contemporary without requiring a rock band; this pak delivers exactly that combination. You'll find your singers naturally engaged with material that already lives in their streaming playlists.
What to expect
Bouncy and irreverent with genuine pop sheen, the arrangement maintains the song's cheeky attitude while trading studio production for vocal storytelling. You'll feel the infectious hook working its way into your singers' heads during warm-ups for weeks after you start rehearsing.
Who it's for
SSA groups looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with singers' actual listening habits and works equally well for concert or casual performance settings. This arrangement suits both experienced ensembles seeking fresh material and developing choirs ready to tackle cleaner, rhythm-focused voicings.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic precision in the opening sections before layering harmonies; this song's groove depends on clean, almost mechanical clarity rather than legato phrasing.
- Separate the spoken and sung passages cleanly in rehearsal so your singers understand the dramatic contrast Brymer builds into the arrangement.
- Record a section or group performance early to let singers hear how their individual line contributes to the overall texture and build confidence around the contemporary production sound.
How to use it
Position this as a concert opener or closer when you want to energize an audience and signal that your group sings music that matters to them right now. It pairs well on a program with other contemporary pop arrangements or can anchor a spring concert theme focused on repertoire from the past 15 years.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision and groove maintenance in pop idioms
- Clarity and articulation in fast-moving text passages
- Balancing energy and character in contemporary voicings
- Awareness of production texture and contemporary arrangement aesthetics