Shattered (Turn The Car Around): SSA Choral Octavo

Paris Rutherford's arrangement captures the emotional core of this O.A.R. track while making it singable for three-part voices without sacrificing the song's contemporary edge. SSA choirs get a piece that feels current and relevant to students, not a dusty standard, yet it's written with genuine harmonic interest and vocal ranges that let singers shine.

Urgent and introspective at once. The song builds with a modern rock sensibility, layering voices to create texture and momentum while staying rooted in a deeply personal emotional landscape. It's the kind of piece that gets audiences leaning in to listen.

SSA and SSAA choirs seeking repertoire that connects with young singers through music they recognize and love. This works for choirs wanting to program contemporary pop and rock that has substance beyond its radio appeal.

• Let the rhythmic energy propel the piece; the rock underpinnings should feel present even in an acoustic choral setting, so avoid over-legit tempos.
• Balance the emotional vulnerability in the lyrics with the driving accompaniment so the lyrics land clearly without drowning in orchestration.
• Assign soloists thoughtfully to lead passages; this arrangement likely features solo moments that need confident performers comfortable with contemporary phrasing.

Include this alongside other contemporary pop arrangements on a concert that celebrates diverse musical voices and shows your choir's range. It pairs well with either all-contemporary programming or mixed programs where you want a modern anchor point.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated, rock-influenced passages
• Contemporary vocal phrasing and legit singing in a pop/rock idiom
• Sustaining emotional connection in lyrics-driven music
• Blending three-part harmonies while maintaining individual line independence