Everybody Wants To Rule The World: SAB Choral Octavo
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Everybody Wants To Rule The World: SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Tears For Fears / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Item: 35-DS00263721
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00263721

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About the Artist: Tears For Fears

Tears For Fears emerged from the British new wave scene in the early 1980s, with Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith crafting synth-driven pop that balanced introspection with infectious hooks. Their 1985 album "Songs from the Big Chair" became a defining moment in pop music, establishing them as architects of emotionally intelligent rock that appealed across mainstream and alternative audiences. Their influence on contemporary pop songwriting remains visible in how modern artists approach melody, production, and lyrical depth.

Why we love this

Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the song's soaring melodic spine while making it genuinely singable for SAB ensembles without sacrificing the original's emotional power. The piece works equally well as a concert showstopper or a bridge between pop and choral repertoire, giving students access to a song they already love while building their musicianship.

What to expect

Confident and introspective at once, with an infectious forward motion that makes the emotional vulnerability feel powerful rather than fragile. The arrangement lets the choir inhabit the song's central tension between yearning and determination, creating moments of real resonance when the ensemble locks in together.

Who it's for

Choirs looking to engage students with contemporary material that respects both the pop sensibility and choral craft. Works well for mixed groups at intermediate to advanced levels seeking concert repertoire that connects with audiences beyond traditional concert music listeners.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal layering so the melody line stays clear; the harmony parts can sit slightly back without losing presence
  • Shape the phrase endings to breathe with the lyrical content rather than cutting them off mechanically
  • Keep the energy building through the second verse so the chorus feels like a genuine peak, not just a dynamic shift
  • Experiment with a cappella entrances or stripped accompaniment moments to highlight the song's accessibility and emotional core

How to use it

Anchor a pop or contemporary music concert, or use it to open conversations about how successful popular songs translate to choral settings. It pairs well with other 80s or contemporary pop arrangements, or it can stand alone as a statement piece demonstrating your choir's range and relevance.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary pop melodies with accurate pitch and intonation
  • Balancing melody with three-part harmony in a pop/rock idiom
  • Phrasing and dynamic shaping within the conventions of pop songwriting
  • Ensemble blend and blend when layering unison and harmony sections

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