The Square Root of Possible: SAB Choral Octavo
from Jingle Jangle
Words and music by Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and Michael Diskint / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PO-0006841
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Description
"The square root of impossible is possible in me." Here's an empowering musical theater-style anthem with an up-to-date sound. This captivating song from the Netflix Christmas musical fantasy Jingle Jangle captures a joyfully adventurous spirit with lyrics that are not holiday-specific, so you can program it year-round! Three well-conceived choral voicings invite all types of groups to program this uplifting powerhouse as their big entrance, grand finale, or spotlight feature. Perform with piano alone, the sparkling SoundTrax audio, or the fully rendered SoundPax orchestration. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0006841
More about this title
About the Composer: Philip Lawrence
Philip Lawrence is a composer and lyricist known for his work across film, television, and stage. He has contributed to major studio productions and understands how to craft songs that balance accessibility with theatrical impact, making his work particularly valuable for choral arrangers seeking contemporary material with genuine emotional depth.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's SAB voicing opens this anthem to groups that might otherwise struggle to find three-part mixed repertoire with this level of contemporary appeal. The arrangement maintains the song's theatrical energy while staying singable across a range of voice types, and the non-holiday lyrics mean you're investing in a piece that earns its place in concert programming year after year.
What to expect
Joyfully adventurous energy with a contemporary musical theater sensibility. The piece radiates optimism and empowerment without slipping into sentimentality, offering listeners a moment of genuine uplift grounded in a message that resonates beyond the holiday season.
Who it's for
Choirs performing at a level where SAB voicing is standard will find a piece that sounds modern without sacrificing musicality. This works equally well for mixed choirs seeking uplifting concert repertoire and for programs looking for a strong, confidence-building feature that young singers genuinely want to sing.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic drive in the accompaniment; precision with the recorded track (SoundTrax or SoundPax) will sharpen the ensemble's ensemble feel and make the entrance moment land with impact.
- Let the dynamic arch follow the emotional arc of the text. The message itself builds from introspection to declaration, so shape each phrase to honor that journey rather than treating it as a uniform belt.
- Balance the upper and lower voices carefully during unison or semi-unison sections. SAB voicing can obscure the melody if the altos are overweight; keep them in support rather than competing for the line.
How to use it
Deploy this as a concert opener or finale; its theatrical staging potential and positive message make it particularly effective for setting tone at either end of a program. It also shines as a spotlight feature that can bridge between classical repertoire and more contemporary material, giving audiences permission to embrace modern choral writing.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision with contemporary pop-choral idioms
- Balancing melody and harmony in three-part mixed voicing
- Sustaining legit musical theater technique across a full phrase
- Responding to recorded accompaniment cues and dynamic shifts
- Connecting text to dramatic intent and vocal shaping