Treasure (arr. Hans Reintjes): SATB Choral Octavo

Reintjes' arrangement captures the celebratory energy of the original while making it genuinely singable across four voices. The 108-page score suggests substantial musical content that avoids the pitfalls of oversimplified pop arranging, giving your choir something with real substance to sink their teeth into.

Celebratory and groove-oriented, with the kind of propulsive energy that makes audiences lean forward. The harmonic palette sits somewhere between contemporary pop and the warmth of classic soul, creating music that feels both immediate and substantive.

High school and community choirs seeking repertoire that feels current without sacrificing musicality. This works well for groups with at least two years of ensemble experience and comfort with syncopated rhythms.

• Lock the rhythmic foundation first. This arrangement will live or die by how tightly the rhythm section interprets the syncopated figures, so isolate the baseline and accompanying patterns before layering in melodic lines.
• Attend to the vowel sounds through the most rhythmically active passages. Pop arrangements often suffer when singers prioritize diction over unified tone in syncopated sections.
• Shape phrases toward moments of harmonic simplicity rather than complexity. The contrast between busier and spacious sections will read more clearly if you emphasize restraint during the fuller passages.
• Balance soloistic moments with ensemble blend. The arrangement likely features moments where voices step forward; resist the urge to push volume when a single line has the melody.

Place this on a concert where you want to connect with audiences who know the song, bridging contemporary music with choral traditions. It pairs well with other pop arrangements or sits effectively as a moment of levity on a mixed program.

• Syncopated rhythmic reading and independence
• Blend and balance in dense four-part writing
• Stylistic interpretation of contemporary pop grooves
• Articulation precision in fast passagework
• Managing dynamic contrast across ensemble textures