That Man (arr. Hans Reintjes): SAB Choral Octavo

Hans Reintjes captures the sophisticated groove of the original while writing an arrangement that sits naturally across three parts without compromising the song's character. The interplay between the voices creates genuine musical interest for singers while remaining accessible to choirs developing their pop arranging toolkit.

Sophisticated and cool without trying too hard. The arrangement maintains the original's sleek, retro-modern vibe while giving each voice a stake in the musical conversation. There's a genuine sense of forward motion paired with immaculate control.

Choirs ready to tackle contemporary popular music with artistic confidence. This works equally well for high school show choirs, college mixed ensembles, and community groups seeking repertoire that engages both singers and audiences.

• Commit fully to the rhythmic precision the original demands. Even small deviations in eighth-note articulation will soften the track's inherent snap.
• Let the bass line anchor the harmonic and rhythmic foundation. Once your lower voices lock the groove, the upper voices will fall into place naturally.
• Shape phrases with legit breath points rather than metronomic section breaks. This arrangement rewards singers who think in four and eight-bar phrases.
• Balance the alto and soprano lines carefully during moments where they diverge. Each voice carries essential character, and neither should disappear into the blend.

Pair this with other contemporary pop arrangements to showcase your choir's versatility in modern idioms, or feature it as a standalone showstopper that demonstrates your singers' ability to handle rhythmic precision and stylistic nuance. It works particularly well in spring or end-of-year concerts where you want to close on an energized, sophisticated note.

• Rhythmic precision and syncopation across three independent voice parts
• Stylistic interpretation of contemporary pop in a choral context
• Balancing blend while maintaining individual line independence
• Sustained articulation control in grooved material