Something In The Water (arr. Frank de Vreeze): SAB Choral Octavo

Frank de Vreeze's arrangement opens this contemporary pop song to three-part mixed voices without sacrificing its emotional core. The SAB voicing sits naturally for mixed ensembles while the accessible vocal lines keep focus on Fraser's contemplative melody and meaningful text.

Meditative and grounded, with an underlying sense of hope. The arrangement honors the original's quiet intensity while inviting three-part voices into an intimate conversation rather than a shout.

Directors seeking contemporary sacred or secular repertoire that resonates with modern singers and audiences. Choirs with mixed voicing needs looking for songs with textual and musical substance beyond novelty.

• Balance the three parts so the top line sings through without dominating; think of the voices as equal layers of texture rather than a hierarchy.
• Lean into the lyrical quality of the phrasing. Resist the urge to rush; allow space and breath between phrases to let the song's reflective character breathe.
• Pay attention to vowel consistency across parts, especially in unison or near-unison sections, to create blend and clarity simultaneously.
• If using accompaniment, rehearse without it first to build independence in each voice part and strengthen internal balance.

Program this alongside other contemporary spirituals or singer-songwriter pieces for a concert exploring faith and personal reflection. It works equally well as a concert closer or paired with acoustic instrumental music for a stripped-down aesthetic.

• Phrasing in contemporary pop idiom
• Blending and balancing in three-part mixed voicing
• Sustained legit singing through accessible melody
• Interpretation of meaningful, introspective text