Travelin' Band: TTBB Choral Octavo
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Travelin' Band: TTBB Choral Octavo

As performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival / Arranged by Deke Sharon

Item: 35-DS00262955
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00262955

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About the Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival emerged from El Cerrito, California, in the late 1960s as one of rock and roll's most distinctive voices. Led by John Fogerty's unmistakable vocals and songwriting, the band crafted a swampy, blues-inflected sound that drew from country, rock, and folk traditions while remaining utterly modern. Their catalog of tightly constructed, radio-friendly hits made them one of the era's most commercially successful acts.

For music educators, CCR's legacy lies in the accessibility and durability of their songwriting. These are songs built on strong melodies and straightforward harmonic progressions, which is exactly why they translate so well to choral arrangements. The material challenges singers to interpret rock and pop idioms while developing their ears for groove, phrasing, and ensemble cohesion.

Why we love this

Deke Sharon's arrangement brings swagger and accessibility to a rock classic without oversimplifying the harmonic or rhythmic content. The flexible voicing (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB) means you can use it with smaller or larger male ensembles, and the 7-page octavo fits naturally into concert programs where you want current or classic rock repertoire to feel genuinely musical rather than novelty.

What to expect

This is energetic, grounded, and conversational. The arrangement captures the song's original swagger while giving singers the chance to work with rock phrasing, rhythmic independence, and the kind of ensemble listening that comes from choral rock arrangements. There's permission here to sing with attitude.

Who it's for

Male choirs and mixed ensembles with strong enough male sections to carry this TTBB voicing will find a rock standard that singers actually want to sing. Directors looking to program material that engages younger singers or those less interested in traditional choral repertoire will appreciate the immediate appeal.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the groove by establishing a clear rhythmic pocket in rehearsal before worrying about blend. This arrangement thrives when singers feel the beat, not when they're calculating their entrances.
  • Shape the melody with Fogerty's phrasing in mind: conversational, slightly ahead of the beat in places, and grounded in the lyrics rather than formal vocal technique.
  • Let the lower voices define the harmonic color. The bass and baritone lines carry the arrangement's character, so make sure they're confident and supported.

How to use it

Drop this into a rock or popular music set to anchor the section with something the audience knows and will sing along with. It also works as a closing number if you want to send the audience out with energy and good humor.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in a groove-based arrangement
  • Interpreting rock and pop phrasing within a choral context
  • Balancing independent melodic lines with harmonic blend
  • Singing with stylistic authenticity across male voicing types

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