Firework: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Mikkel Eriksen / By Tor Erik Hermansen / By Katy Perry / By Esther Dean / By Sandy Wilhelm / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Tim Davis / Arranged by Adam Anders
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Firework - Synthesizer: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Firework - Guitar: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Firework - Bass: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Firework - Drums: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 |
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About the Composer: Mikkel Eriksen
Mikkel Eriksen is a Norwegian music producer and songwriter who has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music since the early 2000s. Working primarily through his production team, Eriksen has crafted hits across multiple genres, contributing to tracks that balance commercial appeal with genuine melodic and harmonic substance.
His work on "Firework" exemplifies his ability to build momentum through layered production and structural clarity, qualities that translate remarkably well to choral arrangements. For educators, his catalog demonstrates how pop songwriting can serve as a gateway to teaching modern harmonic language and rhythmic sophistication.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that made "Firework" a phenomenon without losing the urgency that made audiences connect to it in the first place. Tim Davis and Adam Anders have preserved the song's infectious momentum while making it genuinely singable for groups across ability levels, which means your singers get to perform something they actually know while you're building real musicianship.
What to expect
Bright, buoyant, and unapologetically energetic. The arrangement lives in the celebratory space where the message of self-affirmation becomes physically felt rather than just heard. Your singers will feel the forward momentum in their bodies.
Who it's for
Pop and show choirs at any experience level will find this arrangement accessible and rewarding. It's equally valuable for mixed ensembles seeking contemporary repertoire that doesn't sacrifice harmonic interest or for programs building confidence in singers newer to performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the groove immediately in rehearsal by having students listen to the original recording and identify where the pulse sits relative to the lyric rhythm. This familiarity becomes your foundation for precision.
- Balance the rhythmic precision of the accompaniment with the natural speech inflection of the lyric delivery, especially in the verses. The arrangement thrives when these two elements feel independent rather than locked.
- Shape the arc toward the final chorus by gradually increasing dynamic intensity across the middle section rather than jumping to full volume all at once. Your audience will feel the build.
- Allow the recorded accompaniment to breathe during moments where the vocal line simplifies. This creates space for your singers' voices to cut through clearly.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a closing number for spring or end-of-year concerts where you want to send audiences out with genuine uplift. It also pairs naturally with other contemporary pop selections in a concert section dedicated to modern songwriting, or as a strategic confidence builder early in your show before moving into more complex repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Singing rhythmic accuracy in syncopated contemporary pop lines
- Balancing harmonic blend within a rhythm section voicing
- Sustaining energy and projection through repetitive melodic material
- Responding to recorded accompaniment cues and tempo consistency
- Interpreting lyrical intent and emotional message in popular song