The Next Right Thing (from Disney's Frozen 2) (arr. Audrey Snyder): SAB Choral Octavo

Audrey Snyder's arrangement captures the introspective, almost hymn-like quality of the original without losing the contemporary pop sensibility that makes Frozen 2 accessible to your singers. The SAB voicing distributes the melody thoughtfully across the parts, ensuring no voice section gets buried, and the emotional arc of the song gives your ensemble genuine dramatic material to explore beyond typical pop arrangements.

The song unfolds like a quiet conversation with oneself, moving from uncertainty toward acceptance. There's a folk ballad quality to the harmonic movement, with moments of gentle lift that build hope without ever abandoning the reflective tone that makes the piece so compelling.

Middle school and high school choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with genuine emotional substance. This works equally well for concert programs, contest sets, or standalone performances where you want to showcase your ensemble's ability to handle contemporary material with maturity.

• Treat the opening section with restraint. The emotional weight comes from simplicity, not volume, so encourage singers to find vulnerability in their individual tone before blending into the chord.
• Pay attention to the text painting in moments where the lyric shifts. Small dynamic shaping around key phrases like "the next right thing" will deepen the song's introspective character.
• Balance the lower voices carefully during sustained chords. Altos and second sopranos often get lost under the melody, so use sectional rehearsals to build their confidence in their harmonic role.

Pair this with other contemporary concert pieces to create a set that speaks to your audience's current musical landscape, or use it as the emotional centerpiece of a program exploring themes of resilience and courage. The piece also serves well as a bridge between traditional choral repertoire and pop music, helping audiences recognize that contemporary song can carry real artistic weight.

• Singing with dynamic restraint and emotional nuance in a contemporary pop idiom
• Balancing three-part harmony while maintaining a clear melodic line
• Text expression and character work in a narrative musical context
• Breath phrasing in longer sustained sections
• Blending contemporary pop sensibility with choral technique