We All Stand Together (arr. Dirk Kokx): SSATTB Choral Octavo

Kokx's arrangement transforms a McCartney classic into a genuinely singable choral work that maintains the song's infectious charm while giving each voice part something musical to do. The SSA/SSAA voicing keeps it accessible for developing choirs without sacrificing the sophisticated harmonies that make McCartney's music endure.

Bright, approachable, and purposeful. The piece carries McCartney's signature optimism through its harmonic movement and straightforward rhythmic profile, creating something that feels both familiar and freshly arranged.

Middle school through adult choirs looking for contemporary pop repertoire that sounds fresh without requiring extensive vocal maturity. This arrangement works for groups seeking accessible yet engaging material that audiences recognize immediately.

• Keep the energy buoyant throughout; this arrangement thrives on forward momentum rather than dramatic phrasing.
• Balance the upper voices carefully so the melody remains audible even when harmony parts are full.
• Mark the dynamic shape in rehearsal before tackling individual sections, since pop arrangements often rely on energy changes rather than traditional crescendos.
• Work out any divisi passages early so singers understand their part's relationship to the whole texture.

Pair this with other pop arrangements for a contemporary set, or use it as a crowd pleaser on a program featuring more classical work. The 109 pages suggest substantial rehearsal material, making it suitable for a full concert devoted to pop and popular song.

• Singing contemporary pop idioms with proper phrasing and rhythmic precision
• Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment in a full SSAA texture
• Reading straightforward chord symbols and rhythmic notation in popular music style
• Blending multiple voice parts while maintaining individual line clarity