Raining Tacos: TB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Parry Gripp / arr. Andy Beck
Item: 00-PO-0005742
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Description
Straight off the internet, here's Parry Gripp's zany ode to a favorite fast food! Most kids will already be familiar with the goofy lyrics from the viral video. Taco Bot 3000: "Shell, meat, lettuce, cheese." Quick to learn and fun to sing, it's sure to be a hit. Yumity yum!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005742
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About the Composer: Parry Gripp
Parry Gripp is a singer-songwriter and internet personality known for creating novelty songs that capture the absurdist humor of viral internet culture. His work spans comedy music, children's content, and pop parody, with a gift for crafting earworms that stick with audiences long after the first listen. Gripp's approach to songwriting prizes infectious melodies and clever wordplay over traditional song structure, making his catalog particularly appealing to younger singers who already know his work from online platforms.
In the choral context, Gripp's music offers arrangers and directors access to contemporary material that genuinely excites students. His songs reflect the actual media landscape young singers inhabit, rather than asking them to engage with repertoire from previous generations. This cultural relevance, combined with his instinct for simple, repeatable melodic hooks, has made his compositions increasingly popular in educational settings where contemporary pop arrangements serve both engagement and programming goals.
Why we love this
Your students already know this song, which means the learning curve flattens dramatically and your rehearsal time shifts from decoding unfamiliar material to building blend and interpretation. Andy Beck's arrangement respects the tune's goofy spirit while giving TB voicings genuine musicality, so you're not sacrificing choral craft for novelty value. It's the kind of piece that energizes a concert program without feeling like a throwaway.
What to expect
Bouncy, silly, and instantly gratifying. The piece has the energy of a novelty pop song with just enough harmonic color to feel intentional rather than accidental. Singing it should feel like sharing an inside joke with your audience.
Who it's for
This octavo works for TB or mixed voicings (TTB, TBB, TTBB options are included) in middle and high school choral programs, particularly directors seeking contemporary pop material that students actually want to sing. It's ideal for singers who are already online-savvy and appreciate humor in their music, and it works equally well in concert settings or informal showcases.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the comedic character without oversinging it. The humor lands when the vocal production stays relatively natural and the lyrics deliver the punchline, not when every phrase is belted. Crisp diction on the repeated food items (shell, meat, lettuce, cheese) will get the biggest laugh.
- Keep the tempo bouncy and consistent. This piece thrives on rhythmic momentum, so lock in as a section early and resist the temptation to slow down during the Taco Bot 3000 section.
- Balance the homophonic sections with clarity on any divisi passages. Since most singers will be familiar with the tune, blend becomes your primary rehearsal focus once note accuracy settles.
How to use it
Tuck this into a pop or contemporary themed concert, or use it as a palate cleanser between heavier choral works. It also works as a strong opener or closer when you want to send audiences out laughing. The piece is short enough to program alongside more substantial repertoire without derailing your concert balance.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop styles
- Diction clarity in novelty lyrics
- Vocal blend within TB voicings
- Interpretation of comedic intent through musical choices