Treasure (arr. Hans Reintjes): SAB Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures what makes 'Treasure' so contagious: the irresistible groove and feel-good energy translate beautifully to SAB voicing. Hans Reintjes has preserved the song's rhythmic drive and accessibility while creating genuine three-part writing that keeps all singers engaged, making it an ideal choice for choirs that want contemporary repertoire with real musical substance.

Warm, celebratory, and rhythmically infectious. The energy is infectious without being saccharine; there is real musicality beneath the accessibility. Singers should feel the joy of a well-crafted pop groove translated into choral writing that lets them breathe and express.

Intermediate to advanced pop choirs and secular ensembles looking for material that appeals to singers and audiences alike. This works equally well for high school and community groups seeking contemporary repertoire with genuine musical engagement.

• Nail the pocket by locking into the groove early; this piece lives or dies by ensemble rhythm, so establish the pulse collectively before adding stylistic nuance.
• Balance the upper voices so the melody reads clearly without burying the harmonic support underneath; SAB writing demands attentive blend across parts.
• Lean into the funk and soul character. Let the choir feel the syncopation in their bodies rather than approaching it purely mechanically.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to internalize the original groove, but push your singers to feel their independence within that framework.

Program this as a closer or highlight moment on a pop or contemporary pops concert, where its celebratory character and crowd appeal create a perfect emotional arc. It also serves beautifully as a lighter programming choice in a mixed concert, offering contrast to heavier or more serious work while still demonstrating solid choral craft.

• Syncopated rhythm reading in a contemporary pop style
• Part independence in homophonic SAB texture
• Stylistic interpretation of funk and soul idioms
• Ensemble balance and blend across three-part mixed voicing
• Groove-based musicality and rhythmic precision