I Just Might: TTB Choral Octavo

Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the funk-forward DNA of the original without losing the vocal clarity your TTB singers need. The retro-modern groove feels current enough to excite students while remaining fundamentally singable, and the tight rhythmic precision required builds ensemble cohesion in ways that generic pop arrangements simply don't.

Sleek and propulsive. The funk-infused bassline pulls everything forward with infectious momentum while the upper voices glide above in controlled, effortless unison lines. It's the kind of arrangement that makes singers feel cool performing it and audiences feel energized listening.

TTB choirs looking for contemporary repertoire with genuine rhythmic sophistication and groove. This arrangement works for show choirs, concert choirs, and competitive ensembles seeking a high-energy opener or closer that resonates with current audiences.

• Lock the rhythmic pocket between your tenor and bass lines; the funk groove depends on absolute precision in the syncopated rhythmic figures, especially in the verses.
• Lean into the suave energy without oversinging. The arrangement thrives on cool confidence rather than power, so encourage singers to think conversational and controlled.
• If using choreography, keep movement integrated with the phrase structure rather than layered on top of it; let the music drive the staging choices.

Program this early in a concert to establish energy and audience engagement, or save it for a closer that sends people out riding a groove. It pairs well alongside other contemporary pop arrangements or contemporary gospel numbers in a set that leans into modern pop vernacular. The retro-modern vibe also works as a bridge between classic soul covers and current pop hits.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated funk grooves
• Balancing blend while maintaining individual rhythmic clarity
• Singing contemporary pop idiom with authentic style
• Understanding groove and pocket in ensemble contexts