The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?) (arr. Mark Brymer): SATB Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the infectious energy and ridiculous charm of the original without sacrificing singability. This is the kind of piece that gets students genuinely excited about coming to rehearsal, which means more consistent attendance and higher engagement with the harder material surrounding it.

Pure joy wrapped in deliberate absurdity. The piece captures the playful, slightly unhinged energy of the original, complete with the animal vocalizations that made the song unforgettable. Singing this feels more like collaborative comedy than formal music-making, which is precisely why audiences love it.

Choirs looking to include a crowd-pleasing novelty number that appeals to high school and adult singers alike. This arrangement works for concert programming, pops concerts, or any setting where you want to showcase your ensemble's range beyond traditional choral fare.

• Commit fully to the character and comedy of the piece. The novelty elements only work if the choir sings with genuine enthusiasm rather than ironic detachment.
• Use the animal sounds (fox calls and others) as opportunities for precise rhythmic unison. Clarity here sells the humor.
• Balance the fun factor with musical cleanliness. Intonation and blend matter just as much in novelty repertoire as in any other style.

Place this strategically in a concert as a palate cleanser between more substantial works, or anchor the second half of your program with it to send the audience home laughing. Eight pages means it fits easily into almost any set list without requiring major rehearsal time allocation.

• Rhythmic precision in novelty and pop contexts
• Ensemble unity with extended vocal techniques (animal sounds)
• Stylistic differentiation between comedic and concert repertoire
• Confidence performing material with theatrical elements