Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye: SATB Choral Octavo

Deke Sharon's arrangement captures the infectious energy that made this song unstoppable on radio while scaling it intelligently for choir. The piece works as both a fun crowd-pleaser that students genuinely enjoy singing and a legitimate choral vehicle that respects voice leading and blend.

Pure joy wrapped in 1970s pop sensibility. The arrangement has enough harmonic sophistication to feel genuine while maintaining the immediate, singable charm that made the original a juggernaut. Your choir will feel like they're in on something fun and timeless.

Any choir wanting an audience favorite that doesn't require apologizing for musical substance. This works for concert finales, community events, competitions seeking a lighter moment, and any setting where you want your singers smiling while they perform.

• Shape the famous "na na na" section with dynamic clarity; let sopranos float above the texture rather than pushing them forward.
• Lock the rhythmic precision in all four parts during the hook. Any sloppiness in ensemble rhythm undermines the song's primary appeal.
• Balance the syllabic text articulation with the sustained vowel sounds so lyrics land clearly without sacrificing legit tone production.
• Record a scratch track of your arrangement and live with it for a week before rehearsals begin. Hearing Deke's voice leading will accelerate your choir's understanding of the part relationships.

Save this for a concert closer or an encores moment when your audience needs to leave happy. It sits perfectly after more serious repertoire, offering contrast without feeling incongruous. Works equally well in a pop/show choir context or as a lighter moment in a mixed concert.

• Rhythmic precision and ensemble lock in a syncopated pop context
• Balancing lyrical delivery with sustained vocal tone
• Reading four-part harmony in a secular, contemporary style
• Managing textural clarity when multiple parts carry the same melodic material