Sing Together (arr. Jacob Narverud): Choral Instrumental Pak

Jacob Narverud's arrangement captures the song's pop sensibility while giving vocalists genuine ensemble work that feels neither dumbed-down nor overwritten. The Choral Instrumental Pak format means your ensemble can perform with full instrumental support, eliminating the rehearsal burden of learning backing tracks and freeing you to focus on vocal blend and phrasing.

Optimistic and forward-moving, with the kind of straightforward emotional honesty that makes pop music work in choir context. The arrangement lets voices shine in unison moments while creating textural interest through thoughtful voice layering.

Pop-forward choirs seeking contemporary material that connects with student singers and audiences, directors building mixed ensembles with strong melodic instincts, programs that value accessible singability without sacrificing musical substance.

• Balance the lead vocal line against the harmonic foundation; the arrangement works best when the melody cuts through cleanly without the supporting voices overwhelming it.
• Use rubato sparingly in the verses to let the melody breathe, then lock into a steady pulse when the chorus arrives.
• Shape dynamics across the entire piece rather than treating each section as isolated; this prevents the arrangement from feeling segmented.

Pair this with other pop or contemporary pieces in a concert focused on music students already know and love, or use it as a confidence-builder for ensembles new to modern repertoire. The familiar melody makes it ideal for a spring concert that leans toward accessible programming without alienating your core audience.

• Singing contemporary repertoire with stylistic accuracy
• Balancing solo melodic material with harmonic support
• Ensemble blend in homophonic textures
• Responding to instrumental accompaniment cues