Permission to Dance: 3-Part Mixed / SAB, a cappella Choral Octavo
Recorded by BTS
Words and music by Steve Mac, Jenna Andrews, Ed Sheeran, and John McDaid / arr. Bryan Sharpe
Item: 00-PO-0006953
$2.35
Minimum order quantity: 20 copies
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Description
Trying to get that contemporary a cappella sound with a developing ensemble? Here's an accessible arrangement with just three voice parts, a soloist (or small group), and some poppy vocal percussion. Smaller and younger groups will LOVE this smart setting of the good-time dance hit by BTS. Conservative vocal ranges, detailed articulation and phrasing, plus clearly notated beatboxing, do most of the work for you, so you can get straight to the fun---no permission required!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
20
SKU:
00-PO-0006953
More about this title
About the Composer: Steve Mac
Steve Mac is a songwriter and producer who has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music across multiple genres and markets. His work spans K-pop, mainstream pop, and urban music, often collaborating with major international artists to craft hooks and melodies designed for global audiences.
Why we love this
Bryan Sharpe's arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original hit while respecting the developmental needs of younger choirs. The addition of clearly notated beatboxing gives singers permission to explore vocal percussion without guessing, and the conservative ranges mean your entire section can access the part with confidence.
What to expect
Joyful, propulsive, and rhythmically infectious. The arrangement captures the original's dance-floor energy while maintaining the intimacy of a cappella singing. Singers feel the groove immediately and can lock into the pocket without overthinking the harmony.
Who it's for
Developing choirs with limited vocal ranges and younger singers who thrive on contemporary material. This works equally well for middle school, younger high school, or adult community choirs seeking accessible, energizing repertoire that sounds impressive without excessive technical demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic precision of the vocal percussion parts first. These aren't decorative; they're the groove engine. Even a small group handling the beatboxing sets the whole arrangement in motion.
- Shape the dynamic arc of the soloist line to sit forward in the mix without oversinging. This is a contemporary pop song, not a traditional ballad, so clarity and attitude matter more than volume.
- Articulate the consonants in the three-part sections with clean, unified diction. SAB voicing relies on crisp attacks to sound full and intentional.
- Experiment with how much reverb or space you give the vocal percussion. In a live setting, these beatboxing elements often benefit from subtle amplification to cut through the choir parts.
How to use it
Pair this with a spring concert focused on contemporary hits or a showcase of popular music across decades. It works beautifully as a high-energy closer or a bridge between more traditional repertoire and modern arrangements. The fun factor and accessibility make it ideal for recruitment concerts or community events where you want audiences to leave smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing rhythmic vocal percussion notation
- Balancing solo and ensemble textures in contemporary arrangements
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in groove-based pop repertoire
- Executing clean articulation in three-part mixed voicing
- Interpreting dynamic and phrasing markings in contemporary pop contexts