Jump (ed. Kirby Shaw): SSA Choral Octavo

Tim Davis and Adam Anders have crafted an arrangement that captures the kinetic drive of the original without requiring your singers to replicate the Glee staging. The SSA voicing keeps the energy accessible while the percussion-driven accompaniment gives your students something genuinely fun to perform, not just to listen to.

Infectious and propulsive, with the kind of melodic hook that sticks immediately. The arrangement maintains the swagger and drive of the rock original while reshaping it for ensemble voices, creating something that feels both familiar and fresh.

Directors programming pop repertoire for intermediate to advanced SSA/SSAA choirs looking for material with genuine audience appeal. This works equally well for concert settings, benefit events, or pops programs where contemporary energy is welcome.

• Anchor the rhythm section (particularly the bass line and kick drum in the accompaniment) to establish the groove; this song lives in pocket, and any drag or rush will deflate the urgency.
• Balance the melody against the counterlines so the hook remains the focal point, even when all three parts are active.
• Commit fully to the rhythmic articulation, especially in the syncopated passages; precision here is what separates a polished performance from a sloppy one.

Pair this with other uptempo pop or rock selections to build a dynamic set that keeps the program moving. It's also effective as a closer or encore piece where you want to send the audience out with energy and joy.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
• Balancing melody with rhythmic counterlines
• Working with rhythmically-driven accompaniments
• Maintaining groove and pocket over 11 pages