Lights: Choral Instrumental Pak

Greg Gilpin's arrangement captures the signature atmospheric quality of the original while giving choral singers rhythmic material that feels fresh and modern. The folk-pop DNA means this works equally well in concert settings where you want to program something current alongside your traditional repertoire.

Ethereal and propulsive at once. The folk-pop aesthetic creates intimacy while the electronic production keeps everything moving forward with a modern sheen. It's introspective without being heavy.

Any choir looking to program contemporary music that actually engages singers and audiences without sacrificing musicality. This works for middle school through adult ensembles seeking repertoire that feels current and accessible.

• Balance the sequenced beat foundation with the vocal layers; the accompaniment drives the groove, so singers should lock into that pulse rather than fight against it.
• Treat the simple harmonies as a strength, not a limitation. Precision on vowels and ensemble blend at these unisons and two-part sections will create the polished, sophisticated sound Goulding's original delivers.
• Lean into the folk elements in your phrasing. These aren't rock vocals; allow space and breath where the arrangement suggests it, letting the synth textures breathe alongside the choir.

Position this as your contemporary anchor in a concert that mixes genres. It pairs beautifully with traditional pop arrangements or art song, giving audiences a moment of recognition before you pivot into deeper or more classical territory.

• Singing rhythmically within electronic/beat-driven accompaniment
• Blend and intonation in close harmonies
• Interpretation of contemporary vocal phrasing and style
• Ensemble precision with recorded tracks