Meant to Be: SATB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Joshua Miller, David Garcia, Tyler Reed Hubbard, and Bleta Bebe Rexha / arr. Andy Beck
Item: 00-PO-0005891
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Description
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart in fall 2017 with this his-and-hers country pop duet. Presented here for mixed voices, the chorus gets the harmonized hook, while soloists are featured on the verses. Handclaps at the end help bring the song to an energized finish.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005891
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Why we love this
A contemporary pop hit that actually engages choristers because they recognize and love the song. The arrangement smartly splits the hook between full ensemble harmony and featured soloists on the verses, giving singers different roles to own and keeping everyone invested from measure one.
What to expect
Bright, energetic, and unmistakably modern, with the polished production feel of a radio hit translated into choral voices. The interplay between soloist verses and harmonized choruses creates moments of intimacy and moments of full ensemble celebration, building to a feel-good finish.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that resonates with singers and audiences alike. This works for high school and college choirs comfortable with pop idiom and interested in programming music that connects to their students' musical lives.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the handclap rhythm at the end. It's simple but essential to the energized finish; mark the beat clearly in rehearsal so the entire section locks in together.
- Balance the solo sections carefully so the verse singers cut through without overpowering the harmonic accompaniment behind them.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the contemporary groove and help singers internalize the pop feel; many singers may have heard the original, so referencing that energy helps them find the right attitude.
- Shape the chorus harmonies with clear part independence; these voices carry the hook, and each line needs definition within the blend.
How to use it
Program this as a closer or near-closer for a concert celebrating contemporary music, or as part of a spring pops show where it can live alongside other current repertoire. The recorded accompaniment and high energy make it ideal for an end-of-year celebration concert.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and ensemble roles within a single piece
- Singing pop style with precision and contemporary phrasing
- Part independence within SATB harmony
- Rhythmic precision and unison ensemble execution (handclap section)