Feel It Still: TTB Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a #1 hit without sacrificing vocal writing. Directors get a piece that generates genuine enthusiasm from singers while remaining vocally accessible, and the clever melodic references to "Please Mister Postman" give your ensemble something musically smart to discuss and execute.

Retro-futuristic and propulsive. The piece channels the optimism and melodic directness of 1960s pop while maintaining a modern production sensibility. Singing it creates an immediate sense of groove and momentum that feels both playful and energized.

Treble-dominant choirs and mixed ensembles with flexible voicing options. This works equally well for high school choirs seeking contemporary material that audiences recognize or for college and community groups looking to program something current without sacrificing musicality.

• Lock the rhythmic precision of the hook. The appeal of "Feel It Still" lives in its groove, so your TB voices need tight unison on the iconic "Oo" melody; mark these entrances in rehearsal and isolate them separately until the timing feels effortless.
• Shape the harmonic layers with dynamic independence. When the TTB or TBB voicings enter underneath, resist the urge to let lower voices dominate; the arrangement works best when all parts maintain equal energy and clarity.
• Layer the '60s interpolation intentionally. The "Please Mister Postman" reference should feel like a knowing wink, not a buried Easter egg. Bring it out in rehearsal so singers understand the musical history they're recreating, then balance it so listeners can find it without it overwhelming the primary melody.

Pair this with other contemporary pop arrangements to build a thematic concert set, or use it as a high-energy closer on a mixed program. The GRAMMY pedigree and chart success make it particularly effective for events where you want to bridge the gap between classical and popular music, engaging audiences who might not typically attend choral concerts.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
• Singing in flexible vocal voicings (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB)
• Stylistic interpretation of contemporary music with historical references
• Ensemble blend when multiple harmonies occur simultaneously