Square Root Of Possible (from Jingle Jangle) (arr. Roger Emerson): SAB Choral Octavo

Buoyant and determined, with an underlying sincerity that avoids saccharine sweetness. The arrangement wraps the original song's warmth in accessible voicing that lets every singer feel the message of possibility and hope.

Choirs working with middle school through high school singers looking for contemporary repertoire that connects to student interests. Directors seeking a winter or holiday program piece that feels fresh and age-appropriate without sacrificing musical credibility.

• Lean into the rhythmic precision in the accompaniment; even small hesitations will blur the song's forward momentum.
• Shape the melodic lines with clear vowel placement on sustained notes so the hopeful quality comes through cleanly.
• Balance the three parts so that the SAB texture feels unified rather than layered; this isn't a piece where one voice dominates.
• Reference the film performance to capture the character's earnest energy without sliding into overly theatrical delivery.

Slot this into a winter concert or holiday program where you want to bridge the gap between traditional seasonal music and what students actually connect with. It also works well as a morale builder during rehearsal season, offering singers a piece they recognize and feel proud to perform.

• Part independence in three-part mixed voicing
• Rhythmic accuracy with contemporary pop phrasing
• Vowel consistency across sustained melodic passages
• Balancing texture in SAB arrangements