Jump: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Andy Beck's arrangement captures the infectious swagger of the original while building in flexible scoring that works for real choirs. The optional Mercedes descant and rhythmic backup parts give your singers agency in shaping the energy, and the recorded accompaniment means even smaller programs can deliver a polished, confident performance.

Pure '80s adrenaline. The piece pulses with the confidence and drive of the original, propelled by rhythmic vocal layering that feels immediately satisfying to perform. Your choir becomes part of the machine, energized and locked in.

Choirs looking for contemporary material with genuine crossover appeal. Directors who want to engage students through familiar, high-energy pop repertoire while maintaining musical integrity.

• Establish a locked groove with your rhythm section first. The pocket of this arrangement depends on tight coordination between drums, bass, and any instrumental support you add.
• Let the dynamic contrast between your featured small group and full choir drive the arrangement. The energy should build and recede with intention, not stay flat.
• If you're using the Mercedes descant, balance it so it adds color without drowning the main vocal line. This works best when your upper voices have real support from the rest of the choir.
• Lean into the rhythmic precision of the backup parts. This isn't legit repertoire; crisp articulation and confident rhythmic delivery are what make the piece shine.

This works beautifully on a concert dedicated to popular music or film and television repertoire, especially alongside other Glee arrangements or contemporary pop choral pieces. It's also an excellent choice for pep rallies, school events, or concerts where you want to showcase your choir's ability to connect with student interests without sacrificing musical credibility.

• Rhythmic precision in sustained backup vocal parts
• Balance and blend within a mixed ensemble texture
• Intonation stability while maintaining rhythmic groove
• Performance confidence in contemporary pop idiom
• Interpretation of dynamic contrast and sectional interdependence