Good Time: SAB Choral Octavo

Andy Beck's arrangement captures the infectious energy of this platinum hit while staying true to the original's production DNA. The SAB voicing makes it genuinely accessible for mixed choirs without sacrificing the song's contemporary sparkle, and the built-in appeal means your students will actually want to sing it.

Buoyant and irresistible, this arrangement channels the carefree optimism of the original recording. The melody sits naturally in the voices, the harmonies sparkle, and the whole thing practically bounces off the page with infectious positivity.

Directors programming contemporary pop repertoire for mixed voices, especially those working with choirs that benefit from high-engagement, recognizable material. SAB voicing makes it viable for middle school and high school groups, community choirs, and college ensembles looking to diversify their season with current hits.

• Lean into the rhythmic momentum of the piece. The groove drives this arrangement, so precision in the rhythm section (especially any percussive elements in the accompaniment) elevates the whole performance.
• Balance brightness in the upper voices without letting them overshadow the alto and bass lines, which carry important harmonic color throughout.
• Work with your recorded accompaniment early and often. The original's production values set listener expectations, so locking into the track's tempo and groove matters.
• Consider the visual and physical energy the song invites. Even subtle movement or choreography can amplify what's already energetic in the music itself.

This works exceptionally well as a spring or year-end concert closer, especially when you want to send audiences out on a high note. It's equally at home in a pop showcase, a gala performance, or a concert that mixes classical and contemporary repertoire to show the full range of your choir's artistry.

• Singing contemporary pop arranging with jazz-influenced harmony
• Maintaining rhythmic precision within a groove-based accompaniment
• Balancing independent voice parts that move at different rates
• Connecting with material they already know and love as listeners