Money, Money, Money (arr. Rick Hein): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Rick Hein's arrangement captures what makes this song irresistible without oversimplifying it for a two-part voicing. The accompaniment drives the groove forward while the vocal parts stay singable and rewarding, giving your singers the satisfaction of sounding polished from their first read-through. This works equally well as a concert opener or a concert finale, depending on your programming intent.

Confident and bright, with an undercurrent of wry humor. The song moves with steady momentum, supported by a propulsive groove that makes singers feel the structure beneath them. There's a lightness here, but it's built on solid harmonic and rhythmic foundation.

Directors programming concerts for middle school through adult singers who want contemporary repertoire with genuine musical substance. This arrangement also works beautifully for mixed or treble choirs seeking pop material that doesn't rely on high vocal demands or complex rhythmic layering.

• Anchor the rhythm section in the accompaniment; the groove won't breathe if the piano or rhythm section rushes. Lock the pulse tight from rehearsal one.
• Shape the melodic lines through the verse with slight dynamic variation. Resist the temptation to sing at full volume the entire piece; the song's charm lives in its restraint before the chorus releases.
• Pay attention to the articulation on offbeat syllables. That's what gives the arrangement its contemporary pop character and keeps it from sounding overly classical.
• The recorded accompaniment captures the original recording's color and attitude. Sing against it rather than with it, so your voices lead and the track supports.

Pair this with other pop or contemporary material to build a thematic concert around music from the 1970s and 1980s, or use it as an upbeat break in a more classical program. The seven pages move quickly enough for a single rehearsal moment of levity, yet the arrangement has enough detail to hold audience attention and showcase your singers' stylistic range.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop contexts
• Singing syllabic text with clear articulation and diction
• Responding to accompaniment without rushing the tempo
• Managing tonal quality in contemporary versus classical voicing