Dynamite (arr. Alan Billingsley): SATB Choral Octavo

Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the propulsive energy of the original while giving your SATB choir real musical ownership. The nine pages contain exactly enough harmonic sophistication to keep singers engaged without sacrificing the infectious appeal that makes this tune instantly recognizable to students.

Bright, propulsive, and buoyant. The arrangement maintains the original's infectious bounce while creating genuine four-part harmony that feels cohesive rather than layered on top of a beat. Singers get to feel the forward momentum of the original while making real musical contributions.

Any SATB choir wanting to program contemporary pop with musical substance. This works equally well for high school concert choirs, community ensembles seeking crowd-friendly material, or directors looking to build enthusiasm around a piece students already know.

• Build momentum through the verse by keeping the rhythm section locked and precise; this song depends on rhythmic confidence rather than expressive rubato.
• Balance the vocal lines so the hook lands clearly even when all four parts are moving independently during the chorus.
• Lean into the energetic character with crisp articulation on the eighth notes; let the arrangement's rhythmic drive do the heavy lifting.

Place this toward the end of a concert where you want to leave audiences energized and smiling. It pairs well on programs mixing classical and contemporary work, serving as a bridge that acknowledges what your singers care about musically. The nine-page length makes it manageable for spring concerts or festival performances.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
• Balancing independent vocal lines within a rhythmically driven arrangement
• Maintaining tuning and line integrity in contemporary harmonic contexts
• Performing with stylistic authenticity in pop and rock idioms