Can't Stop The Feeling! (from Trolls) (arr. Aaron Dale): SATB Choral Octavo

Aaron Dale's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without losing the accessibility that makes this song so effective with audiences. The barbershop voicing adds harmonic sophistication while keeping the part writing singable for mixed choirs of varying experience levels. Programming a contemporary pop standard like this gives your singers permission to perform music they actually know and love, which often translates into genuine enthusiasm during rehearsal.

Propulsive and joyful, with the kind of melodic confidence that makes singers want to sing louder. The arrangement bounces along with infectious positivity while the harmonic underpinning gives it enough substance to feel like real choral singing rather than a novelty piece.

Directors seeking contemporary repertoire that engages singers without requiring extensive vocal demands or technical complexity. This works for high school choirs, community choirs, and groups looking to program something their audiences will recognize and enjoy.

• Establish the groove early by locking the rhythmic precision in the rhythm section parts before layering in melodic voices; this song lives or dies by its forward momentum.
• Balance the lead melody against the supporting harmonies so the tune remains clear. Sopranos and tenors often need gentle reminders to sit back during sections where the alto or bass line carries interest.
• Lean into the energy of the text and lyrics; this arrangement rewards singers who commit to the uplifting character rather than singing it as an exercise.
• Use the dramatic arch of the piece to shape dynamics naturally. The build into the final chorus should feel inevitable, not forced.

Pair this with lighter pop or musical theatre arrangements to create a contemporary set that feels cohesive and energetic. It works exceptionally well as a concert closer or as part of a spring concert celebrating accessible, feel-good music. Consider it also for pops concerts or any program where you want to demonstrate your choir's range beyond classical or sacred repertoire.

• Sustaining rhythmic precision while maintaining legit vocal tone
• Balance and blend within a four-part texture
• Interpreting contemporary pop phrasing within a choral context
• Executing quick consonant articulation for textual clarity