I'm In Love With A Monster: SSA Choral Octavo

This arrangement taps into genuine student enthusiasm. When your choir chooses a song they actually listen to outside rehearsal, engagement transforms. The SSA voicing keeps the part-writing accessible while the novelty element gives performers permission to have fun, which pays dividends in attitude and attendance.

Cheeky, energetic, and unapologetically pop. The novelty element invites theatrical delivery without requiring a full production. Singers should feel the confidence and attitude of the original while adapting it to the SSA texture.

Choirs with students in grades 6 and up who want contemporary material that doesn't feel forced or dated. This works especially well as a concert closer or for any Halloween-themed event, giving performers a chance to embrace playfulness while building ownership of the repertoire.

• Nail the rhythmic precision in the pop rhythms before worrying about blend. The groove matters more than traditional choral balance here.
• Study the original recording to internalize the phrasing and attitude. This repertoire lives or dies by authenticity, not classical singing technique.
• Let the altos carry weight in their moments. SSA voicing can thin if sopranos oversing, so balance voices from the inside out.

Slot this into your winter or Halloween concert as a palate cleanser between serious pieces. The 11-page length keeps preparation manageable for a standout moment that audiences and students remember. It also works as a morale boost mid-season when rehearsals need lightening.

• Reading contemporary pop rhythms and syncopation
• Balancing part independence with overall blend in lighter textures
• Connecting lyrical content and attitude to vocal delivery
• Responding to recorded accompaniment timing and groove