Splish Splash: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Sally K. Albrecht's arrangement captures all the playful energy of the original while keeping the vocal writing accessible for developing 2-part choirs. The partner song structure creates natural musicality without requiring advanced harmonic thinking, and the suggested choreography transforms a fun song into a full theatrical moment that middle and early high school singers genuinely want to perform.

Bubble-gum pop joy with genuine rhythmic swagger. The 2-part texture stays light and buoyant throughout, with just enough melodic interplay to keep the singers engaged while the infectious groove keeps everyone grounded in the same pocket.

Middle school and early high school choirs looking for repertoire that sounds contemporary and entertaining without sacrificing musical substance. This piece works especially well for choirs that want to develop ensemble unity through a fun, high-energy performance that audiences genuinely enjoy.

• Keep the rhythm section tight and driving; the groove is everything in this tune, so lock the tempo early and maintain it throughout rehearsals.
• Lean into the silliness and personality of the arrangement. Singers who perform this with full commitment and a sense of humor will connect far better with both peers and audiences than those who hold back.
• If using the choreography suggestions, introduce movement gradually and separately from the singing at first, then layer them together once both are secure.

Program this as a crowd-pleaser in a spring or end-of-year concert where you want to close a set with something that lifts the room. The theatrical staging and novelty appeal make it an ideal bridge between more traditional choral fare and popular music, signaling to your audience that serious musicianship and real fun can coexist.

• Maintaining steady pulse and groove in a rhythmically syncopated arrangement
• Balancing two independent melodic lines while preserving ensemble blend
• Connecting physical movement and choreography to vocal performance
• Performing with intentional character and theatrical presence