I'm So Excited (arr. Jo Annemans): TTBarBarB Choral Octavo

Jo Annemans has crafted an arrangement that preserves the original's infectious backbone while making it genuinely singable for mixed voices. The voicing options (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB) let you flex the arrangement to fit your ensemble's strengths rather than forcing singers into uncomfortable ranges. What makes this version work in a choral context is how it maintains the groove and energy of the hit without relying on studio production tricks.

Pure exhilaration. The piece radiates the kind of unguarded joy that made the original so infectious. You're not performing at the audience; you're inviting them into a moment of collective excitement that's impossible to resist.

Mixed choirs looking for contemporary pop material that actually engages singers and audiences alike. This works for high school, community, and collegiate ensembles with solid fundamentals and comfort in a cappella singing.

• Anchor the rhythm section with a steady pulse; this arrangement thrives when the foundation stays locked and the ensemble can float rhythm feels on top of that security.
• Isolate the hook melody and drill it until it sits in singers' muscle memory. Once they own it completely, the joy of the familiar tune will naturally lift their performance.
• Layer the harmonies gradually in sectionals before bringing voices together. Each part has melodic integrity, and singers perform with more confidence when they understand what they're contributing to the texture.
• Keep the energy consistent from entrance to exit. The piece demands stamina and brightness; fatigue will flatten the tuning and the spirit.

Build a concert around 1970s and 1980s pop and soul material, using this as your opener to establish energy and establish immediate audience connection. Alternatively, program it as a reprieve from more serious repertoire in the second half, landing the full emotional impact of your classical or art song selections by contrast.

• Rhythmic precision and pocket awareness in a pop/funk context
• Sustaining energy and vocal brightness across extended phrases
• Balancing individual vocal color with ensemble blend
• Managing varied voicing options across different section sizes
• Performance confidence and joy in contemporary music