Wake Me Up (arr. Stefan Flügel): SATB Choral Octavo
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Wake Me Up (arr. Stefan Flügel): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Avicii / Arranged by Stefan Flügel

Item: 35-DS00497498
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 21
SKU: 35-DS00497498

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About the Artist: Avicii

Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii, was a Swedish electronic music producer and DJ who became one of the defining voices of progressive house and electronic pop in the 2010s. His work bridged the gap between club production and mainstream accessibility, creating anthemic tracks that resonated across both festival audiences and radio listeners. Though he passed away in 2018, his catalog remains influential in contemporary music education, offering arrangers rich material for exploring how electronic production principles translate to acoustic ensemble settings.

Why we love this

Stefan Flügel captures the emotional lift of Avicii's original without relying on production tricks, letting the lyrics and melody carry the weight instead. The arrangement sits comfortably for mixed voices while maintaining enough harmonic interest to keep singers engaged. Modern repertoire that feels both contemporary and genuinely singable is rare; this delivers both.

What to expect

Introspective yet buoyant. The arrangement honors the original's contemplative lyrics while creating the kind of forward propulsion that makes singers feel the song rather than just perform it. There's an intimacy to a cappella singing that amplifies the vulnerability in the text.

Who it's for

Choirs looking to program contemporary material that audiences recognize without sacrificing musicianship. This works for high school through adult ensembles seeking accessible pop arrangements with genuine harmonic substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the groove early in rehearsal by having the ensemble vocalize the rhythmic pulse underneath the melody, creating the forward momentum that defines the song
  • Balance the exposed vocal lines in the arrangement by rotating soloists through different sections; this prevents fatigue and maintains freshness across the 21 pages
  • Shape the dynamic arc across the entire piece rather than treating verse and chorus independently, building gradually toward strategic peaks to avoid sounding sectional

How to use it

This fits naturally into concerts exploring how popular artists approach themes of connection and mortality, pairing well with both classical repertoire dealing with similar emotional territory and other contemporary pop arrangements. The 21 pages suggest it deserves a moment of focus rather than background programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit vocal tone across longer phrase lengths without electronic backing
  • Balancing independent melodic lines while maintaining harmonic cohesion in a cappella settings
  • Interpreting contemporary music with emotional authenticity rather than technical precision alone
  • Managing rhythmic precision in syncopated passages without instrumental support

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