Can't Stop the Feeling! (arr. Wendy Sergeant): SATB Choral Octavo

Wendy Sergeant's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without sacrificing the vocal writing. The four-part texture is genuinely singable, the harmonic rhythm propels the piece forward, and the cheerful optimism of the song gives your singers something joyful to perform without requiring a massive vocal range or complex technique.

Pure uplift. The arrangement channels the song's infectious optimism into a four-part texture that feels bright and propulsive without veering into novelty territory. Your singers will feel the energy in their bodies as they lock into the groove.

High school choirs, middle school choirs ready for four-part work, and community ensembles looking for contemporary repertoire with immediate appeal. Directors seeking a pop arrangement that entertains without compromising musical standards will find this accessible and effective.

• Keep the tempo buoyant and consistent. This arrangement thrives on forward momentum; dragging the beat will flatten its natural lift.
• Balance the parts so the melody remains audible. Alto and tenor lines add rhythmic interest but should sit slightly under the soprano line.
• Articulate the rhythmic figures cleanly. Crisp consonants on the repeated figures help the arrangement breathe and sparkle.
• Let the accompaniment provide harmonic anchors. Your singers can relax into the solid chords rather than overthinking intonation on sustained notes.

This works exceptionally well as a closer on a pop or contemporary music concert, or as a high-energy opener that gets audiences immediately engaged. Pair it with other contemporary arrangements to build a full concert set, or use it as a standalone crowd-pleaser between more traditional repertoire.

• Rhythmic precision in pop idioms (syncopated figures and off-beat accents)
• Four-part voicing with independent melodic lines
• Stylistic interpretation of contemporary music
• Blend and balance in a secular ensemble setting
• Singing with groove and forward momentum