Price Tag: 3-Part Mixed, a cappella Choral Octavo

Bryan Sharpe's arrangement strips away production complexity while preserving the infectious energy that made this song a cultural touchstone. The notated vocal percussion and accessible voice parts mean your singers get to own a track they actually know and love, which changes the entire rehearsal dynamic.

Bright, rhythmic, and propulsive. The three-part voicing sits in a moderate range that feels natural rather than strained, while the vocal percussion grounds everything in contemporary pop energy. There's a genuine lightness to this setting that invites joy in the singing.

This arrangement works for developing middle school and high school choirs that are building confidence with contemporary repertoire. Groups don't need advanced vocal technique to succeed; they need enthusiasm and willingness to engage with a popular style that speaks to their generation.

• Balance the solo or small group feature carefully against the three-part harmony; this works best when the melody sits comfortably and the background voices support without overwhelming.
• Treat the notated vocal percussion as a rhythmic anchor rather than decoration. Lock that pulse early in rehearsals so the ensemble can build confidence around it.
• Pay attention to the contemporary feel while maintaining clean diction. These singers need to hear themselves articulating through the pop-style phrasing.
• Consider how your ensemble will handle the solo passages in performance. Whether you feature one singer or a small group, commit to that choice during rehearsals so transitions feel natural.

This lands naturally in concerts that mix classical and contemporary work, or as a standalone pop showcase. It's also an excellent choice for spring concerts where you want to showcase your developing singers alongside more traditional repertoire, giving them a moment to shine with music from their own musical world.

• Reading and performing notated vocal percussion in time with harmonic parts
• Balancing solo and ensemble roles within a single arrangement
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in contemporary pop styles
• Singing with clear diction in a moderate range across three distinct voice parts