We Are Golden (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Mika / Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK00990327
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English pop rock superstar MIKA has been creating anthems for individuality ever since his first album dropped in 2007. This definitive and unbridled expression of "self" is perhaps the loudest declaration of his songwriting career, giving your choir a chance to whoop and shout out their feelings with gusto!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00990327
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About the Artist: Mika
Mika burst onto the pop scene in 2007 with a maximalist approach to songcraft, layering intricate vocal arrangements, synth textures, and emotional candor into infectious pop-rock narratives. His work across three decades of releases has consistently championed themes of self-acceptance and authenticity, making him a compelling artist for choral programs seeking contemporary material with genuine substance.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the sheer exuberance of the original without sacrificing choral singability or balance. Your ensemble gets to inhabit a modern pop anthem that feels urgent and celebratory, not nostalgia or parody. This is the kind of repertoire that makes singers feel like they're performing real music, not a school exercise.
What to expect
Energetic and declarative, full of affirmation and unbridled joy. The music pulses with the confidence of someone singing their own truth without apology. It's celebratory without being saccharine, contemporary without chasing trends.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that feels urgent and authentic, not watered down for concert settings. This works for intermediate to advanced ensembles comfortable with syncopation, rhythmic independence, and the vocal confidence the material demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic drive from the beginning. The groove sits in the pocket of the instrumental arrangement, so locking with the rhythm section early in rehearsals sets the foundation for everything else.
- Balance the chorus voicing so the declaration feels communal, not scattered. Billingsley's writing supports blend here, but directors need to shape it with intentionality.
- Encourage your singers to find the emotional truth beneath the whooping and shouting. Energy without intention reads as noise; energy rooted in conviction reads as power.
- Use dynamics strategically to build intensity through the form rather than singing loudly from measure one. The arrangement has room to breathe and grow.
How to use it
Anchor a concert around themes of identity, acceptance, or youth voices with conviction. The track pairs well with repertoire exploring similar social or emotional terrain, or use it as a high-energy closing number that leaves audiences remembering how your singers sounded and felt, not just what they sang.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
- Blending in contemporary vocal scoring
- Stylistic interpretation of modern pop language
- Ensemble cohesion with instrumental accompaniment
- Emotional delivery rooted in textual content