Walking On The Moon: SATB Choral Octavo

Philip Lawson's arrangement captures the weightless float of the original without losing the track's reggae pocket. The a cappella voicing strips away production effects and forces singers to find the tune's inherent groove, making this a genuinely fun piece that students connect to immediately because they know the song.

Weightless and buoyant, with a hypnotic reggae swing that makes the piece feel easier than it is. There's a dreamy, almost ethereal quality beneath the groove, as if the singers are genuinely floating above the stage.

Choirs looking for a contemporary piece that audiences recognize and students enjoy singing. This works for high school, college, and community ensembles with solid reading skills and comfort with pop idioms.

• Let the rhythm section (Tenor and Bass lines) establish the reggae lilt first; once they lock into that swing, the Soprano and Alto melodies will sit naturally above it.
• The solo spotlight moments demand clear diction and confident vibrato control. Have the featured singer practice with the body mic mindset: projection comes from breath support, not volume.
• Find the space in the arrangement. Sting's original thrives on air and syncopation, not density. Resist the urge to blend voices into a thick sound; instead, keep each part visible and let the reggae rhythm do the heavy lifting.
• Tape the recorded accompaniment and use it sparingly during rehearsal. Learn the piece without it first so the choir can own the groove internally.

Use this as a closer on a pop or contemporary concert, or pair it with other accessible Sting arrangements to create a rock-influenced set. It works as a refreshing contrast on a program of classical or standard repertoire, signaling that your ensemble sings music people actually listen to.

• Singing accurate rhythmic syncopation within a reggae feel
• Maintaining a consistent groove while singing moving melodic lines
• Balancing solo-friendly passages with ensemble unity
• Diction clarity in a contemporary pop style