Sweet About Me (arr. Martin Cornelissen): SSAA Choral Octavo

Gabriella Cilmi's contemporary pop sensibility pairs beautifully with the sophisticated harmonic language Cornelissen brings to this arrangement. The four-part writing sits comfortably for women's voices while offering the chromatic color and jazz inflections that keep singers engaged and audiences surprised.

Confident and assured, with the infectious hook of a pop song elevated through jazz-influenced harmonies. The arrangement maintains the original's radio-ready appeal while inviting singers to discover unexpected harmonic turns and color.

Women's choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with harmonic sophistication beyond standard pop arrangements. The 131-page format suggests this is a full collection or extended work ideal for intermediate to advanced ensembles.

• Balance the alto line carefully in the harmonic passages. The secondary harmonies often carry important color, not just support.
• Shape the melodic phrases with attention to the original song's phrasing rather than breaking at bar lines. Let the text and contour guide your phrasing decisions.
• Lean into the rhythmic precision during syncopated sections. The pop groove depends on locked rhythmic clarity across all parts.

Anchor a pop or contemporary concert, or pair it with other Cornelissen arrangements for a cohesive set. The piece works equally well as a concert closer that sends audiences out humming or as a lighter program element between more classical selections.

• Singing contemporary melodic material with pop phrasing and style
• Reading jazz harmonies and chromatic voice leading
• Balancing secondary harmonies in four-part texture
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop grooves
• Blend and balance in SSAA voicing