Run Like The River (from Playmobil: The Movie) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Meghan Trainor / Arranged by Roger Emerson
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An inspiring pop anthem with winning lyrics and a chorus that sticks, Meghan Trainor's "Run Like the River" (from "Playmobil: The Movie") is given a first-rate choral arrangement by Roger Emerson. Building a sound both distinctive and faithful to the original, Emerson weaves a tapestry of melodies and countermelodies, complex rhythms, and exhilarating harmonies. A sonic force to be reckoned with!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01524337
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About the Artist: Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor rose to prominence with her retro-pop sensibility and confident vocal delivery, bringing throwback production styles into contemporary music. Her work balances accessibility with musical sophistication, making her songs natural fits for ensemble arrangements.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson captures the infectious energy of the original without sacrificing the complexity that makes arrangements rewarding to conduct and perform. The rhythmic interplay between voices and instruments feels organic rather than layered on top, giving singers real melodic material to own rather than serving as texture.
What to expect
Driving and propulsive, with the kind of buoyant optimism that makes you want to move. Emerson's arrangement sparkles with layered countermelodies and rhythmic surprises that keep the texture constantly alive without ever feeling cluttered.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for contemporary material that balances accessibility with real musical depth will find this arrangement immediately engaging. This works especially well for groups seeking pop repertoire that doesn't condescend to either the singers or the audience.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the countermelodies carefully so each line reads clearly; the arrangement's strength lies in how Emerson weaves independent parts into one cohesive sound.
- Lock the rhythm section into a consistent groove early in rehearsals so the choir can layer their parts with confidence.
- Lean into the pop sensibility without sacrificing precision; these complex rhythms demand clarity, not looseness.
- Emphasize the chorus hits together, making those moments feel like a unified punch rather than staggered entrances.
How to use it
Program this on a pops or variety concert to give your ensemble a showstopping moment that lands with contemporary audiences. The pop-meets-choral-complexity approach makes it ideal for a concert that's bridging classical and commercial music worlds, or as the energetic centerpiece of a themed set about resilience and determination.
Skills your students will build
- Singing independent melodic lines within a dense harmonic texture
- Reading and executing complex rhythmic patterns in pop idiom
- Balancing vocal parts with instrumental accompaniment
- Stylistic interpretation of contemporary pop arrangements
- Ensemble blend when multiple melodic ideas occur simultaneously