Dance Monkey: 3-Part Mixed, a cappella Choral Octavo

Name: Dance Monkey: 3-Part Mixed, a cappella Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48961
Price: 2.25 USD
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Words and music by Toni Watson / arr. Bryan Sharpe

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Developing a cappella groups will be obsessed with this Tones and I tune, which leaves listeners wanting more! According to Guinness World Records, this chart-topping viral sensation has become the most popular song ever on the music identification app Shazam. Bryan Sharpe's awesome 3-part mixed arrangement features a soloist (or small group) on the main line, includes a fully notated vocal percussion part, and captures all the pulsating dance energy of the indie-pop original. "Dance with me, dance with me!" This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081562858

SKU: 00-48961

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About the Composer: Toni Watson

Toni Watson, known professionally as Tones and I, is an Australian singer and songwriter who emerged from the Melbourne indie-pop scene. Her breakthrough single "Dance Monkey" became a global phenomenon, topping charts in over 30 countries and setting records on streaming platforms and music identification apps worldwide.

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Why we love this

Bryan Sharpe's arrangement captures the infectious, irresistible hook of the original while giving a cappella groups real musical meat to chew on. The fully notated vocal percussion part transforms your rhythm section into an essential voice rather than an afterthought, and the soloist-plus-ensemble texture keeps energy high without requiring complex voice leading that would slow rehearsals.

What to expect

Propulsive, playful, and impossible to sit still through. The syncopated rhythm and bright indie-pop sensibility create an infectious groove that feels both modern and enduringly catchy, with a dance-floor confidence that transfers directly to the concert stage.

Who it's for

Developing a cappella groups looking to program contemporary pop without sacrificing vocal musicianship. This works beautifully for upper middle school through college ensembles with solid rhythmic training and at least one strong soloist.

How to get the most out of it

Nail the rhythmic precision of the vocal percussion line first. This part drives the groove, so have your rhythm singers lock the syncopation before full ensemble rehearsals begin.
Bring out the soloist (or small group) on the main melody without letting them overshadow the supporting voices. Blend is essential here, not balance.
Keep the energy relentless. This tune lives in the dance groove, so resist the urge to pull back dynamically; instead, use textural changes and moment-to-moment articulation shifts to maintain interest across 16 pages.

How to use it

Perfect as a show-closer on a spring concert, or as an opener that sets an energetic, contemporary tone for your program. It pairs well alongside other pop arrangements but is distinctive enough to stand as a strong solo feature for your a cappella ensemble.

Skills your students will build

Reading rhythmic syncopation in a cappella context
Blending soloist or small group with ensemble voices
Executing vocal percussion notation with rhythmic accuracy
Maintaining consistent energy and groove across extended contemporary pop forms
Balancing text intelligibility with vocal technique in fast, rhythmically active passages