Soda Pop (from KPop Demon Hunters) (arr. Roger Emerson): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Bright, playful energy with modern pop sensibility. The piece has a buoyant quality that invites joy and movement while staying grounded in solid choral writing.

Middle and high school choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with student interests. This arrangement works especially well for groups comfortable with pop idioms and rhythmic flexibility.

• Nail the rhythmic precision on the syncopated sections; this piece lives or dies by tight ensemble timing on the pop figures.
• Lean into the contemporary groove without losing vocal line clarity. The melody should cut through, not sit behind the rhythm.
• Pay attention to dynamic shapes within phrases rather than treating sections as uniform blocks. Small swells and pulls keep the energy dynamic.
• Use the novelty element strategically. This works best when performed with committed, unfussy delivery rather than winking at the audience.

Program alongside other film or pop-influenced pieces to showcase your ensemble's range beyond traditional classical repertoire. This works particularly well on concerts aimed at younger audiences or as a palette cleanser between more serious works.

• Reading syncopated rhythms in a contemporary pop context
• Maintaining groove and rhythmic precision in ensemble
• Balancing stylistic authenticity with vocal technique in non-classical genres
• Shaping phrases expressively within a 2-part texture