Kristen Bell is a versatile performer known for her work across film, television, and Broadway. Her vocal performance in Disney's Frozen 2 brought emotional depth and accessibility to "The Next Right Thing," a song that resonates with audiences because of its honest, introspective quality rather than theatrical grandeur.
Why we love this
Audrey Snyder's arrangement captures the song's intimate vulnerability while giving the SATB voicing room to shine. The arrangement honors the original without relying on overstated production values, making it genuinely teachable for choirs at multiple levels. Directors appreciate how the piece works equally well in concert settings and as a thematic program element.
What to expect
The arrangement unfolds with quiet introspection, building gradually as the character moves from paralysis toward agency. There's a reflective quality that lets vulnerability exist without sentimentality, creating space for singers to connect authentically with the text.
Who it's for
This octavo suits choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that carries genuine emotional weight without requiring advanced vocal technique. High school and community choirs will find the voicing singable and the text immediately relevant to their singers.
How to get the most out of it
Shape the phrases around the emotional arc rather than the bar lines. This song lives in the space between doubt and determination, so let phrasing follow the text's emotional trajectory.
Balance the soprano line carefully. It carries the melody but shouldn't dominate; the other voices are supporting a character moment, not functioning as accompaniment.
Resist pushing tempo. The arrangement works best when there's room to breathe, especially through the moments of uncertainty in the text.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a feature for a contemporary or film music concert, particularly when paired with other pieces exploring personal growth or decision-making. It also functions as an effective closing number for programs exploring themes of courage and self-discovery, since the song's resolution feels earned rather than imposed.
Skills your students will build
Emotional interpretation of contemporary text
Dynamic control within a narrow range
Blend and balance in four-part harmony
Phrasing across longer melodic lines
Text delivery that serves character rather than spectacle
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