The Square Root of Possible: SATB Choral Octavo

This piece gives you a contemporary, genuinely singable anthem that doesn't require holiday context to land powerfully with audiences. The three voicings mean you're not locked into a single arrangement difficulty; you can program it for a developing group or a advanced one, and it works either way as a statement opener or finale.

Buoyant, aspirational, and unapologetically modern. The melody has warmth and accessibility while the harmonic language and rhythmic profile feel unmistakably theatrical and current. Singing it creates a sense of uplift and possibility.

Any SATB choir looking for a contemporary, non-holiday anthem that programs year-round. Whether you're building toward a winter concert or seeking a standout feature for spring, this piece works for developing ensembles through experienced groups.

• Balance the pop-influenced production style against clear diction; these lyrics carry the emotional weight of the piece, so the choir's articulation must serve the message without losing the modern groove.
• Layer in the recorded accompaniment during rehearsals to lock the ensemble into the contemporary rhythmic feel, then gradually reduce it as confidence builds so singers aren't dependent on it for tempo or entrances.
• Commit fully to the theatrical energy from the first note; this piece thrives on conviction and joy, not restraint, so encourage your singers to inhabit the empowerment in the text.

Open your winter concert with this as an energetic statement piece, or use it as your finale to send audiences out with genuine hope and momentum. It pairs well alongside other contemporary pop-influenced work or as a vivid contrast to more traditional repertoire in a mixed program.

• Contemporary rhythmic clarity and syncopation
• Balancing pop style with lyrical diction
• Dynamic control across a range-spanning melody
• Theatrical storytelling through choral ensemble sound
• Sectional independence in three-part voicing options