If I Can't Have You: Choral SoundTrax CD

Immediate and irresistible. The moment the rhythm section kicks in, the groove takes over. You get the polished production quality of a radio hit alongside the energy and fun that comes from singing something genuinely relevant to your singers' lives.

Mixed choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with current pop culture while offering solid vocal writing. This works equally well for high school, community, and college choirs seeking a crowd-pleasing piece that rehearses efficiently.

• Lock in the groove early. The rhythmic precision of the chorus is what sells this arrangement, so spend rehearsal time on rhythmic unison and tight articulation across all parts rather than trying to polish every note independently.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempo and feel, especially during early learning phases. The rhythm section pocket in the track is the backbone of the arrangement's character.
• Shape the hook with intention. Since the catchiness is built into the melodic material, focus on dynamic contrast between sections to prevent the ear from fatiguing during performance.
• Balance the bright pop sound with vocal health. The upbeat energy invites belting, but work with your singers to find sustainable power without strain.

This is your spring or end-of-year concert piece. Program it where you want the audience to lean forward and feel the contemporary pulse of your choir. It pairs naturally with other modern pop arrangements or serves as a bridge between traditional repertoire and current favorites.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
• Maintaining groove and pocket while singing
• Blending tight articulation across voice parts
• Balancing volume and power in pop vocal production
• Reading and performing contemporary harmonic language