Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go: SSA Choral Octavo
Words and music by George Michael / arr. Kirby Shaw
Item: 00-PO-0006104
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Description
Who can forget this #1 hit by the British duo Wham! Kirby's choral adaptation gets right in the groove of the finger-snapping piece of pop perfection. For even more fun, add the optional SoundPax or SoundTrax CD, 1980s costumes, and some show choir choreography. “Jitterbug!”
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0006104
More about this title
About the Composer: George Michael
George Michael emerged as one of the defining pop voices of the 1980s, first gaining international recognition as part of Wham! before launching a massively successful solo career. His songwriting combined infectious melodies with sophisticated production choices, and his understanding of what made a song stick in people's heads translated into some of the decade's most enduring hits. For choral educators, his catalog offers accessible, energetic material that students genuinely want to sing.
Beyond the pop chart success, Michael's work demonstrates strong harmonic sensibility and memorable hook writing. These qualities make his songs rewarding to arrange for choir, where the central melody remains instantly recognizable even when distributed across multiple voice parts.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures everything that made this track a global phenomenon while writing parts that sit naturally for SSA voicing. Students will recognize it immediately, which means you skip the "convince them this is cool" phase and jump straight into genuine musical engagement. It's the kind of piece that generates audience energy from the first finger snap.
What to expect
Pure joy with a beat you can't help but move to. This arrangement radiates 1980s pop energy while maintaining enough harmonic interest to keep singers engaged throughout. Expect audiences to recognize it within the first three seconds and feel an instant lift in the room.
Who it's for
Show choirs and concert choirs looking for a contemporary opener or standout moment that connects immediately with audiences. It also works well for groups seeking confidence-building repertoire where student enthusiasm fuels musical growth.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythmic pulse crisp and consistent; the groove lives in precision, not in pushing or dragging. Even small fluctuations in the snap and clap patterns will register to the audience.
- Shape phrases through vowel consistency rather than dynamic pushes. The infectious quality of this arrangement depends on clarity across all three parts, especially in the layered sections.
- Lean into the optional choreography and visual elements if your ensemble is ready for them. This song wants movement; when the staging matches the energy of the arrangement, the impact multiplies.
How to use it
Deploy this early in a concert when you want to establish fun and connection with your audience, or use it as an accent piece between more formally structured selections. It pairs especially well in themed concerts celebrating pop hits or 1980s material, and the optional choreography makes it a natural fit for show choir competitions and spring concerts.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in snap/clap patterns and syncopated figures
- Layered part independence while maintaining ensemble blend
- Sustaining rhythmic energy without loss of musical shape
- Singing with rhythmic confidence in contemporary pop idiom