We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Audrey Snyder's arrangement captures the defiant energy of this breakup anthem in a voicing that works for mixed-ability choirs without losing the song's sass and attitude. The 2-part texture keeps it accessible for younger or developing ensembles while maintaining enough harmonic interest to engage your singers, and the contemporary pop idiom gives students repertoire they actually want to sing.

Assertive and catchy, with the satisfaction of a chorus that sticks in your head. The 2-part writing creates moments of harmony that feel both modern and singable, capturing the song's mix of humor and emotional truth.

Middle school and high school choirs looking for contemporary repertoire with immediate appeal. This arrangement works equally well for secular concerts, pops programs, or mixed genre showcases where students connect with the material on a personal level.

• Keep the rhythm driving and conversational, especially in the verses. This song lives in its pocket, so lock the tempo early and resist the urge to push the tempo during the big moments.
• Balance the two parts carefully in the chorus so neither line gets lost. The interplay between the parts is where the arrangement shows its sophistication.
• Consider the dynamic arc across the full six pages. Build energy toward the climactic moments rather than maintaining a static volume throughout.

This arrangement pairs naturally with other contemporary pop or country selections for a standalone pop concert. It also works as a morale booster in mixed programs, giving your singers a moment to showcase their connection to current music while maintaining musical credibility.

• Singing contemporary pop idioms with stylistic awareness
• Balancing two independent vocal lines in close harmony
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated melodic lines
• Shaping phrase lengths that match conversational speech patterns