Try: Choral Instrumental Pak

Ryan O'Connell's arrangement preserves the emotional punch of Pink's original while making it accessible for mixed ensembles. The inclusion of instrumental parts means you can build the texture gradually, starting with voices and layering in band or ensemble instrumentation as rehearsal progresses. It's the kind of contemporary tune that keeps singers engaged because they already know it and genuinely care about nailing it.

Confident and defiant. The arrangement channels the original's assertive energy while maintaining the vocal intimacy of Pink's delivery. You'll find yourself drawn into the emotional stakes of the lyric even as you're locking into the groove.

Any director programming contemporary music for mixed choir, whether with or without instrumental accompaniment. This works equally well as a concert closer, a pop showcase within a larger program, or a standalone pop ensemble piece.

• Push the rhythmic precision in the ensemble; pop grooves live or die on tight rhythmic unison, especially in the pre-chorus and chorus sections.
• Balance the lead line carefully so soloists cut through without overshadowing the harmonic support. Test levels in your rehearsal space, not just in isolation.
• Let the emotional arc breathe. The song's power comes from building intensity toward the chorus, so resist the urge to sing it at full energy from measure one.

Place this strategically where you need a tempo and mood shift. It pairs well on a mixed concert alongside classical or jazz pieces, creating contrast that keeps audiences invested. Alternatively, build a full pop concert around contemporary arrangements like this one.

• Singing with contemporary rhythmic vocabulary (syncopation, groove orientation)
• Balancing solo line with harmonic background
• Coordinating choir and instrumental parts
• Interpreting modern vocal production style in live performance