Try Everything (arr. Paul Langford): SSAA Choral Octavo

Paul Langford's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while crafting something that sits genuinely well for women's voices. The pop idiom here works without irony or condescension; your singers get to perform a song they know and love, which means they'll invest in the musicality rather than just reading notes. It's the kind of piece that builds ensemble cohesion because everyone wants to nail it.

Uplifting and energetic, with the propulsive drive that made the original a stadium anthem. The arrangement channels that spirit of perseverance and optimism the song conveys, wrapped in voices that blend and sparkle together.

Women's choirs (SSA/SSAA) looking for contemporary repertoire that doesn't feel like a token pop arrangement. This works for high school through community choir levels, and it's especially valuable for ensembles building confidence with modern material.

• Keep the rhythmic feel bouncy and forward-moving; this arrangement lives in the groove, so resist the urge to slow down the tempo during ensemble sections.
• Balance the upper voices so the melody breathes without one voice dominating. The arrangement likely trades melody lines between parts, so ensure clear hand-offs.
• Lock in the harmonic movement around the pre-chorus and chorus; pop arrangements often hinge on tight vertical sonority in these moments.

Pair this with other contemporary work in a concert that reaches student performers and audiences who might not typically attend classical programs. It also serves as an excellent warm-up to lighter classical repertoire later in the set, or as a standalone showcase of what your ensemble can accomplish with current material.

• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
• Layering voices to create clear harmonic color while preserving ensemble blend
• Shaping phrases with contemporary vocal phrasing rather than classical legit technique
• Reading and executing a cappella voicing that requires attention to functional harmony and voice leading