Rise: SATB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Katy Perry, Max Martin, Ali Payami, and Savan Kotecha / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PO-0005563
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Inspiring and empowering, Katy Perry's latest was featured prominently in 2016 Summer Olympics coverage. Simple opening verses lead into an explosive, encouraging chorus featuring a descant. Sure to be a favorite!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0005563
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About the Composer: Max Martin
Max Martin is a Swedish songwriter and producer who has shaped modern pop music across three decades. His work spans chart-topping hits for artists including The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry, making him one of the most consistently successful creators in contemporary music.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures everything that made "Rise" an Olympic anthem while keeping the vocal writing singable for mixed choirs without compromising the song's inherent power. The descant in the chorus gives your ensemble a moment to shine with genuine musical drama, and the straightforward verse structure means singers can focus on intention and energy rather than complex rhythmic puzzles.
What to expect
The piece opens with quiet determination, then unfolds into something genuinely stirring. Underneath the pop sensibility lies a solid harmonic foundation that allows singers to feel the emotional weight of the lyrics, not just the beat. The descant transforms the chorus into a moment of genuine lift and hope.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for choirs at the intermediate level and beyond who want to perform contemporary pop with real musical substance. It's ideal for ensembles looking to program something that resonates with younger singers and general audiences while remaining musically respectable.
How to get the most out of it
- Build the dynamic arc deliberately across the verse-to-chorus transition. The contrast between simplicity and the full harmonic thickness of the chorus is your greatest weapon for capturing the song's empowering message.
- Balance the descant carefully so it soars without drowning out the lower three parts. This is where blend and sectional listening matter most.
- Treat the opening verses as intimate and conversational. The explosive chorus lands harder when what precedes it feels grounded and personal rather than already at full volume.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or as a powerful centerpiece in a pop-focused set. It pairs well with other contemporary secular works and gives mixed choirs a high-energy moment that audiences connect with immediately. The Olympic heritage also makes it a natural fit for spring concerts or community events celebrating achievement and resilience.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing a descant with three-part harmony
- Navigating dynamic contrast and phrasing in pop idiom
- Executing rhythmic precision in a pop-influenced style
- Building emotional narrative through vocal tone and intention