Meant To Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line) (arr. Mac Huff): SAB Choral Octavo

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the duet's infectious charm while making it genuinely singable for a three-part mixed choir. The voicing maintains the conversational feel of the original without sacrificing the pop sensibility that draws singers in.

Uplifting and conversational, the piece captures that moment of recognition when two people realize they're right for each other. The arrangement radiates optimism through its harmonic movement and rhythmic drive, creating a feel-good number that lingers after the final chord.

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that connects with singers and audiences without compromising musicality. This works especially well for groups looking to program pop music that feels fresh and current while remaining accessible to developing musicians.

• Treat the rhythmic syncopation as conversational rather than mechanical; the piece thrives when parts feel like they're responding to each other instead of just landing precisely on beat.
• Balance the melody line so it's clear without overpowering the harmonic foundation. This arrangement works best when all three parts feel equally important to the overall texture.
• Use the dynamic shape of the original recording as a reference point for phrasing, paying special attention to moments where energy builds or pulls back.

Pair this with other contemporary pop arrangements to build a modern-focused concert section, or use it as a spring concert opener that immediately signals accessibility to younger audience members. It works particularly well in settings where you're introducing jazz or pop harmonies to singers more accustomed to traditional choral literature.

• Singing syncopated rhythms in pop style contexts
• Balancing independent melodic lines within a three-part texture
• Maintaining harmonic awareness while negotiating rhythmic independence
• Interpreting contemporary vocal phrasing and inflection in ensemble setting