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I Just Wanna Be Happy: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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I Just Wanna Be Happy: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words and music by Lawrence P. Dermer / arr. Eric Van Cleave

Item: 00-A-00015718

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015718

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Why we love this

Eric Van Cleave's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of the original without sacrificing the harmonic sophistication your singers can actually sink their teeth into. The pop sensibility stays front and center, but the voicing gives each section room to shine and creates natural opportunities for blend work that feels organic to the style rather than forced.

What to expect

Upbeat and affirming, with the straightforward charm of pop music that refuses to apologize for being joyful. The arrangement opens doors for dynamic expression and individual voice character while maintaining the accessibility that makes the song feel inclusive to performers and audiences alike.

Who it's for

Choirs looking to add contemporary, radio-friendly material that works for both concert and casual performance settings. This arrangement suits developing choirs through experienced ensembles, as the part writing scales gracefully and doesn't demand extensive classical training.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo conversational and relaxed. This song breathes best when it doesn't rush; let the groove settle in during rehearsal before pushing for speed.
  • Balance the parts so the top line carries the melody without drowning out the inner harmonies. Pop arrangements live or die on clarity of all four voices.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic pocket early. Spend time listening as a choir before singing along so everyone internalizes the groove together.

How to use it

Slot this into spring concerts or informal performance contexts where you want repertoire that connects immediately with listeners. It pairs well alongside more serious classical pieces as a palate cleanser, or build an entire pop-focused concert around selections from the Alfred series.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing pop-style voicing and blend across four parts
  • Maintaining rhythmic integrity in a groove-based arrangement
  • Singing with expressive freedom within a contemporary idiom
  • Listening across parts to create vertical clarity in close harmonies

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