Try Everything (from Zootopia) (arr. Alan Billingsley): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Billingsley's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of this Zootopia anthem while making it accessible for developing choirs. The 2-part voicing lets younger singers tackle a modern, recognizable tune without sacrificing singability, and the Latin percussion undertones give your choir an energetic alternative to traditional pop fare.

Bright, propulsive, and full of forward motion. The arrangement has a celebratory bounce that feels like taking a risk and discovering you belong, with layered vocal writing that sounds fuller than a 2-part voicing might suggest. It's music for singers who want to smile while they're singing it.

Middle school and high school choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with built-in student engagement. This works especially well for programs aiming to balance classical literature with film and pop selections that excite singers and audiences alike.

• Nail the rhythmic drive by having students feel the underlying Latin beat rather than sing mechanically through the syllables; this song lives in its pocket.
• Balance the two parts so neither gets buried, especially in passages where harmony thickens; have singers listen across the room, not just within their own line.
• Push the recorded accompaniment's tempo slightly if your ensemble drags, since momentum is essential to the arrangement's character.
• Make the text conversational and direct; this is about encouragement and self-belief, so avoid a purely technical delivery.

Perfect for a pops concert, a film music showcase, or as a confidence-building opener for a spring concert that mixes genres. Consider programming it alongside other contemporary pieces to show your choir's range, or use it as a memorable finale to a concert theme about resilience and growth.

• Rhythmic precision in Latin-influenced pop idioms
• Blend and balance between two independent lines
• Sustained vowels over driving accompaniment patterns
• Stylistic interpretation of contemporary commercial music
• Confidence in non-traditional harmonic contexts