Colombia, Mi Encanto (from Encanto) (arr. Mac Huff): SATB Choral Octavo

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the infectious energy and Latin-influenced groove of Miranda's original while making it singable for mixed choirs of varying ability levels. The chart sits comfortably in a concert setting and gives your ensemble access to music that genuinely excites audiences, regardless of whether they know the film.

Warm, celebratory, and rooted in place. The song radiates pride and love for a specific culture, with Miranda's signature melodic hooks making it immediately memorable. There's an underlying resilience in the writing that gives it emotional substance beyond the surface joy.

This arrangement works for high school and community choirs looking to program something contemporary and film-connected that still carries musical weight. It's accessible enough for less advanced singers but interesting enough to keep experienced ensembles engaged.

• Nail the rhythmic precision in the ensemble sections; Miranda's grooves depend on locked-in coordination between parts, not on volume.
• Balance the melodic material so the hook remains clear even when all four parts are singing; clarity beats blend in this style.
• Treat the Latin percussion elements (implied in the arrangement) as rhythmic anchors; your articulation should support, not fight, that pulse.

Pair this with other pieces that celebrate cultural identity or place it alongside music from other film scores to create a thematic concert. It also works beautifully as a pops program opener or closer, where its contemporary appeal can energize the room without requiring a full staging.

• Singing with clear articulation in Latin-influenced rhythmic contexts
• Maintaining ensemble cohesion while executing syncopated rhythmic patterns
• Balancing accessibility with musical authenticity in contemporary arrangements
• Executing dynamic contrast in grooved musical styles