This is dynamite! Dig into this challenging, divisi, a cappella setting of Taio Cruz's hit song from the Billboard Hot 100. Features a soloist. "I wanna celebrate and live my life!" It's a blast!
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Series:Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:Alfred Music
Page Count:16
SKU:00-PO-0001442
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About the Composer: Bonnie McKee
Bonnie McKee is a songwriter and vocalist known for crafting pop hits that resonate across mainstream radio and streaming platforms. Her work spans songwriting for major artists, vocal performance, and choral arrangements that bring contemporary music into ensemble settings with musical sophistication.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a chart-topping anthem while demanding real musicianship from your ensemble. The divisi writing creates textural complexity and harmonic interest that keeps singers engaged, and the built-in soloist moment gives you flexibility in casting and performance dynamics.
What to expect
The arrangement pulses with contemporary energy, layering voices to create a wall of sound that feels both celebratory and sophisticated. The divisi texture shifts between moments of rhythmic unison and intricate harmonies, creating a pop setting that's surprisingly vocally substantial and deeply satisfying to perform.
Who it's for
Choirs with solid intonation skills and the ability to handle divisi writing will thrive with this arrangement. It works well for intermediate to advanced high school choirs, college ensembles, and adult community choirs looking to program contemporary pop alongside traditional repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
Lock the rhythmic precision with your rhythm section singers (those carrying the driving pulse). A cappella pop requires metronomic accuracy, especially in the sections with layered vocal parts.
Highlight the solo line clearly in rehearsal and performance. The soloist carries the emotional core of the piece, so balance the divisi voices to support without overwhelming.
Use the text painting intentionally. 'I wanna celebrate and live my life' should feel uninhibited and joyful; let that energy shape your phrasing and dynamic choices.
Pay attention to vowel consistency in the divisi sections. When voices split into multiple parts, unified vowels become even more critical for blend and intonation.
How to use it
Program this alongside other contemporary pop arrangements to create a modern choral showcase, or use it as a concert closer that leaves audiences energized and smiling. The 16-page score and celebratory message make it a natural fit for spring concerts, pops nights, or any program celebrating student achievement.
Skills your students will build
Reading and maintaining independent divisi lines in close harmony
Balancing tone and intonation across split voice parts
Sustaining rhythmic precision in a cappella pop settings
Interpreting contemporary text with musical intention
Supporting a featured soloist while maintaining ensemble cohesion
