Popular Song: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo
Recorded by Mika featuring Ariana Grande
Words and music by Priscilla Renea, Stephen Schwartz, Michael Penniman, and Mathieu Jomphe / arr. Jack Zaino
Item: 00-PO-0007556
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Description
Singer-songwriter Mika has performed this Wicked-inspired song alongside both Ariana Grande and Kristen Chenoweth. Using Glinda's "Popular" as a hook, it explores how staying true to oneself is more important than any popularity contest. Feature one or more soloists on this contemporary a cappella arrangement, which gets everyone singing on the second verse and hand-clapping chorus. Notated vocal percussion takes out all the guesswork and completes a full-sounding voices-only accompaniment.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0007556
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About the Composer: Priscilla Renea
Priscilla Renea is a songwriter and producer whose work spans pop, R&B, and musical theater. Her compositions have been recorded by major artists across multiple genres, and she has collaborated with some of the most recognized names in contemporary music. Her ability to craft accessible, emotionally resonant melodies has made her work a staple in both commercial and educational settings.
Why we love this
Jack Zaino's arrangement balances accessibility with genuine musicality, giving singers a contemporary sound without sacrificing choral integrity. The notated vocal percussion is a game-changer for groups without a beatboxer, eliminating one of the biggest hurdles to programming modern pop in a cappella. Programming this lets you connect with students' current musical world while building ensemble skills they'll actually want to use.
What to expect
Energetic and self-assured, with a wink to its theatrical roots. The song sits in the sweet spot between playful and genuine, celebrating individuality without cynicism. Hand claps and notated beatboxing give it an organic, almost improvisational feel despite being fully notated.
Who it's for
SATB choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that engages singers and audiences alike. This works for concert choirs seeking accessible modern pop, show choirs who want something beyond traditional pops, and community or collegiate groups ready to expand beyond classical standards.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the vocal percussion in the rhythm section first. Once that groove is secure, layer the melodic parts and let them find the pocket against that solid foundation.
- Treat the soloists' verses as character moments, not showpieces. The arrangement wants intimacy before it builds to full group energy in the second verse.
- Mark breath points clearly in the hand-clapping sections. Singers often forget they're both clapping and singing, which leads to choppy phrasing and missed entries.
- Balance the notated vocal percussion so it supports rather than overpowers. These sounds anchor the arrangement, but they should feel like part of the texture, not a separate percussion ensemble.
How to use it
This lands perfectly on a contemporary pops concert or a program mixing musical theater with original pop writing. The arrangement's theatrical DNA makes it an excellent bridge between a Wicked selection and modern choral music, giving audiences a fresh take on a familiar tune. It's also ideal for recruitment performances or preview concerts where you want to show student singers having genuine fun.
Skills your students will build
- Sight-reading notated vocal percussion and rhythmic notation
- Balancing solo and full-group texture within a single piece
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated contemporary pop
- Ensemble blend in a cappella settings without instrumental reference
- Stylistic control in pop/musical theater idiom