Go Your Own Way (arr. Frank de Vreeze): SATB Choral Octavo

Frank de Vreeze's arrangement captures the infectious groove and harmonic sophistication of the original while making it genuinely singable for mixed ensembles. The 122 pages indicate a full treatment that doesn't shy away from complexity, giving your singers substantial material to sink their teeth into without sacrificing the song's instantly recognizable character.

Confident and declarative. "Go Your Own Way" carries an assertive melodic profile paired with sophisticated harmonic movement that feels sophisticated without sounding dated. Singing this arrangement sits somewhere between the accessibility of pop music and the musical rigor of art song.

Choirs at the intermediate to advanced level who want to program contemporary music with real substance. Directors seeking music that engages student singers in current popular repertoire while developing their harmonic awareness and ensemble precision.

• Lock in the rhythmic foundation early. The driving pulse that makes this song irresistible lives in how precisely your rhythm section interprets the backbeat, so invest rehearsal time in getting that pocket tight before layering vocals.
• Balance the solos and soli sections carefully. With this much page count, there are likely several moments where individual voice parts step forward; mark these clearly in your scores and have singers practice restraint in the surrounding sections.
• Let the recorded accompaniment breathe. Rather than fighting against it, use it as a conversation partner. Your singers should feel supported by it, not struggling to stay ahead or lag behind.
• Shape the dynamics across the full arc. Pop arrangements can flatten into one dynamic level if you're not intentional; map where the energy builds and recedes so each section feels earned.

This works beautifully as a standalone set piece for a concert built around 1970s to 1980s repertoire, or as a contemporary anchor in a diverse program that spans multiple eras and styles. It's substantial enough to anchor a section of your concert and instantly recognizable enough that audiences lean in immediately.

• Singing sustained rock grooves without losing harmonic precision
• Navigating complex arranging textures that layer multiple melodic and rhythmic ideas
• Balancing blend and projection in contemporary harmony
• Interpreting style and vocal color appropriate to pop/rock idiom
• Reading extended choral scores (122 pages) with multiple key sections and structural variety