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Count on Me: SATB <i>a cappella</i> Choral Octavo

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Count on Me: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo

Count on Me: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo

Words and music by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine / arr. Kirby Shaw

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Perform this perky Bruno Mars song a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment. The relaxed reggae feel pairs perfectly with a bright message about friendships made to last. No need for solos or vocal percussion---the lower voices hold down a laidback rhythmic groove while your sopranos take the lead. Ideal for the beginning and/or end of the year!

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081591193
SKU: 00-51619

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About the Composer: Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars emerged as a dominant force in pop music during the 2010s, crafting infectious melodies paired with impeccable grooves rooted in soul, reggae, and R&B. His songwriting combines earworm hooks with substantive harmonic and rhythmic ideas, making his catalog particularly rewarding for choral arrangement and study.

Why we love this

Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the infectious ease of the original while making it genuinely singable for mixed choirs without a single soloist. The rhythmic independence required from lower voices keeps everyone engaged, and the reggae lilt lifts even early-season rehearsals with an immediate sense of fun and musicality.

What to expect

Warm and easygoing, with a laid-back groove that feels like friends gathering rather than a formal performance. The bright reggae pulse and optimistic harmony create an immediate sense of togetherness and celebration without requiring technical virtuosity.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for choirs with developing sight-reading skills and mixed experience levels. The reggae rhythmic framework and familiar melody make it accessible for singers still building confidence, while the voicing keeps ensemble coordination engaging for stronger choirs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the lower voices' rhythmic pulse first. Once altos and tenors/basses own the groove together, the soprano melody will sit naturally on top rather than fighting for space.
  • Keep the tempo relaxed and unhurried even when the piece feels upbeat; rushing kills the reggae feel and makes ensemble tuning harder.
  • Lean into vowel unity across the SATB texture. The a cappella sound depends on matched tone quality between sections, especially on sustained harmonic moments.
  • Shape the soprano line with conversational phrasing rather than operatic sweeps. This is a song about friendship, not drama.

How to use it

Perfect as a concert opener or closer when you want to send the audience out smiling. Program it in the fall to build ensemble cohesion early in the year, or save it for spring when your choir's blend has deepened and the celebratory message resonates strongest.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining rhythmic independence while blending with other voice parts
  • Reading syncopated rhythms in reggae style
  • Balancing supporting harmony voices with a featured melodic line
  • Vowel shaping and blend in a cappella ensemble singing
  • Phrasing contemporary pop music with natural musical intent

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