Feel (arr. Frank de Vreeze): SSAATB Choral Octavo

Frank de Vreeze's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of 'Feel' while keeping the vocal writing singable across a mixed choir. The SSA/SSAA voicing means you can accommodate various ensemble sizes without sacrificing the song's character, and the contemporary pop idiom connects immediately with singers who know this material on the radio.

Bright and buoyant, with the kind of infectious energy that makes listeners want to move along. The arrangement maintains the original's optimistic lift while the choral texture adds warmth and depth to what began as a sleek pop production.

This arrangement suits mixed choirs ranging from high school level through adult ensembles looking to program contemporary material that engages singers and audiences alike. Directors seeking pop repertoire that neither condescends to the genre nor requires a full rock band setup will find this a practical choice.

• Keep the groove conversational rather than metronomic; this arrangement thrives on a relaxed pocket that lets the melody breathe naturally instead of feeling mechanically locked.
• Blend the soprano parts carefully in the upper register where they likely double; clarity and balance matter more than volume in maintaining transparency.
• Shape phrases with the pop song's inherent phrasing in mind; treating this like art song often kills the approachability that makes it work with audiences.

This works beautifully on a concert that mixes traditional and contemporary repertoire, anchoring a lighter set or providing a mood shift mid-program. The familiar melody and accessible pop style make it ideal for community engagement concerts or pops events where you want singers and audience energized.

• Rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idioms
• Blend and balance in upper soprano voices
• Phrasing with conversational rather than classical articulation
• Sustaining character and style across repetition and variation