Rise: SAB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Katy Perry, Max Martin, Ali Payami, and Savan Kotecha / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PO-0005564
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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-0005564
More about this title
About the Composer: Max Martin
Max Martin has shaped the sound of contemporary pop music for over two decades, crafting chart-topping hits across multiple genres and artists. His compositional approach balances infectious melodic hooks with production sophistication, making his work accessible to performers at all levels while maintaining commercial appeal.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the motivational energy of the original without requiring advanced vocal technique or complex harmonies. The addition of a descant gives your ensemble a moment to shine with layered texture, while the straightforward verse-to-chorus structure keeps rehearsal time focused on musical expression rather than complicated mechanics.
What to expect
The opening verses feel intimate and conversational, drawing listeners in with simplicity and sincerity. Then the chorus erupts with confidence and drive, anchored by the three-part harmony and lifted further by the descant line that adds brightness and forward momentum.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for contemporary pop repertoire that engages singers without overwhelming them technically. This works equally well for high school mixed choirs, community ensembles, and select middle school groups with solid musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Build the dynamic contrast between the simple verses and the driving chorus; resist the urge to sing forte throughout, letting the growth feel earned.
- Balance the descant carefully so it soars above without overshadowing the SAB foundation; this clarity matters more than volume.
- Connect the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to lock in the groove, then gradually shift to singing without it to develop ensemble confidence.
- Emphasize the text's empowering message through diction and phrasing; this piece thrives when singers understand they're delivering an anthem, not just notes.
How to use it
Perfect for spring or end-of-year concerts where you want contemporary energy alongside classical or musical theatre selections. It also serves well as an opener that immediately connects with student performers and audiences who recognize the tune from its Olympic prominence.
Skills your students will build
- Reading SAB voicing and singing independent lines within mixed harmony
- Balancing melody, harmony, and descant textures
- Dynamic control and contrast between verse and chorus sections
- Phrasing and expression in pop/contemporary idiom
- Blending with recorded accompaniment