Sing! (ed. Mark Brymer): SAB Choral Octavo

Tim Davis and Adam Anders have crafted an arrangement that captures the infectious energy of the original while making it genuinely singable for three-part mixed voicings. The arrangement respects the pop sensibility of the material without sacrificing musicianship, giving your singers permission to perform with personality and style.

Energetic and modern, with an infectious forward momentum that feels immediate and alive. The arrangement channels the optimistic spirit of the source material while giving your singers moments to express personality and joy in their singing.

Choirs at the high school or college level who want contemporary pop material arranged for three-part mixed voicing. This works well for ensembles seeking repertoire that connects with student interests while maintaining solid musicianship and requiring genuine ensemble skill.

• Lean into the rhythmic precision of the pop idiom; this style lives in tight ensemble work and articulation, so spend rehearsal time locking the exact placement of syllables across all three parts.
• Shape the melodic line with contemporary phrasing rather than classical legit technique. Listen to how the Glee version breathes and find that same conversational quality in your singers' delivery.
• Balance the lower voices carefully in SAB voicing. Keep the Alto and Bass lines rhythmically transparent so the melody lands clearly without requiring the Sopranos to push.

Consider this for a concert that celebrates pop and Broadway crossover repertoire, or use it as an accessible entry point into contemporary arranging for singers who may be new to non-classical styles. At 14 pages, it's substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming rehearsal schedules.

• Singing in contemporary/pop styles with accurate rhythmic articulation
• Balancing three-part SAB voicing with clear melodic priority
• Interpreting modern phrasing and expression techniques
• Ensemble cohesion in rhythmically driven material