Sing Together (arr. Jacob Narverud): SATB Choral Octavo

Jacob Narverud's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of the original while giving each voice part something genuinely musical to sing. At 23 pages, this isn't a throwaway pop tune; the writing respects your singers' abilities and gives them material that feels substantial without demanding virtuosic chops.

The arrangement radiates warmth and accessibility while maintaining harmonic sophistication underneath. Your choir will find themselves genuinely moved by the message alongside enjoying the pleasure of singing a well-loved song in rich, four-part harmony.

Directors looking for contemporary material that bridges the gap between pop accessibility and legitimate choral writing. This works especially well with singers who connect more readily to familiar songs but need rigorous arrangements that challenge them musically.

• Invest time in the rhythmic precision of the pop groove; sloppy ensemble work will undermine the track's infectious energy. Your singers need to feel locked in rather than pushing ahead.
• Let the upper voices breathe on sustained notes so the blend remains transparent. Tenors and altos especially should resist the temptation to cover or oversing.
• Shape the dynamic arc across larger sections rather than treating every phrase as isolated. This arrangement rewards singers who understand the song's narrative arc.

Consider this for a spring concert where you're programming contemporary music alongside traditional repertoire. Its approachability makes it ideal for building ensemble cohesion early in the season while its arrangement substance ensures it earns its place on a serious program.

• Pop rhythmic interpretation and groove awareness
• Balancing syllabic text setting across multiple voice parts
• Sustaining focus through longer sectional repeats
• Blending within SATB texture when parts move homophonically