Jump: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Alex Van Halen / By David Lee Roth / By Michael Anthony / By Edward Van Halen / As performed by Van Halen / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Tim Davis / Arranged by Adam Anders
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The cast of "Glee" energized the small screen with their totally infectious rendition of Van Halen's #1 pop hit from 1984. Super fun for singers and audiences! Duration: ca. 3:30.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00145554
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About the Composer: Alex Van Halen
Alex Van Halen is the drummer and percussionist who anchored one of rock's most explosive and innovative bands. His tight, powerful timekeeping was essential to Van Halen's signature sound, providing the rhythmic foundation that let his brother Eddie's revolutionary guitar work soar. As a composer and arranger on the band's catalog, Alex shaped the architecture of some of rock's most enduring hits.
Why we love this
When Glee brought 'Jump' to television audiences, they tapped into something timeless: the song's irresistible energy and accessibility. Tim Davis and Adam Anders understood exactly how to translate that broadcast magic into a choral arrangement that energizes singers and keeps the audience locked in from downbeat to final chord. This is the rare contemporary arrangement that feels as fresh as the original while being genuinely fun to perform.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and unapologetically celebratory. The arrangement captures the synth-driven excitement of the original while giving voices room to punch through with attitude. It's the kind of song that puts audiences in an immediate good mood and leaves singers energized rather than depleted.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary material that audiences genuinely recognize and enjoy. This works for high school and college ensembles with mixed voices and access to a solid accompaniment playback system. If your singers respond to rock, pop, and film/TV music, this delivers immediate satisfaction without compromising musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock onto the synth riff melody early in rehearsals. It's the earworm that carries the entire piece, so nail it in sections before bringing full choir together.
- Commit to the rhythmic precision the arrangement demands. Crisp articulation on the rhythmic figures lifts the energy; slack delivery deflates it.
- Balance the solo moments against full choir swell. The arrangement features prominent individual lines that need room to shine before the ensemble builds.
- Match the recorded version's tempo and groove. Your accompaniment track sets a specific pocket; fighting it or rushing will crack the arrangement's momentum.
How to use it
Perfect for spring or end-of-year concerts where you want to close with something the entire audience will recognize. Pair it with other accessible pop or rock arrangements to create a contemporary-music segment, or drop it into a more traditional concert as a palate cleanser that proves choral singing belongs in popular music. The approximately 3:30 duration makes it an ideal showcase piece that fits any pacing.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic accuracy in syncopated pop/rock idioms
- Sustaining ensemble blend across ensemble swell moments
- Articulation control for rhythmic precision and energy projection
- Following a pre-recorded accompaniment track with consistency
- Balancing solo writing against full choir texture