We Are The Champions (arr. Frank de Vreeze): SAB Choral Octavo
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We Are The Champions (arr. Frank de Vreeze): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Queen / Arranged by Frank de Vreeze

Item: 35-DS00497530
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 113
SKU: 35-DS00497530

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About the Artist: Queen

Queen emerged from the British rock scene in the 1970s as one of the most distinctive and theatrical bands in popular music. Led by the incomparable vocalist Freddie Mercury, the band's music combined operatic ambition with stadium rock energy, creating anthems that transcended generations. Their catalog remains a goldmine for arrangers seeking material with genuine emotional weight and crowd-uniting power.

Freddie Mercury's vocal prowess and the band's sophisticated harmonic sensibilities make their songs natural candidates for choral reimagining. "We Are The Champions" in particular carries the rallying spirit that made Queen icons of live performance, now available to your singers in an arrangement that honors the original's anthemic grandeur.

Why we love this

Frank de Vreeze's SAB setting captures what makes this song resonate across audiences: a unifying vocal melody supported by rich harmonies that work equally well in concert or as an emotional anchor at athletic events, competitions, or celebrations. The arrangement respects the original's iconic status while giving your three-part choir genuine musical satisfaction and a legitimate moment of triumph.

What to expect

Powerful and celebratory. The arrangement builds from introspective moments into soaring unison passages where every singer feels like they're part of something larger. There's genuine catharsis here, not just borrowed nostalgia.

Who it's for

Choir directors seeking contemporary material with proven emotional impact for mixed voices at intermediate skill levels. This works for high school, community, and youth ensembles looking to engage singers with a song they already love while building three-part voicing independence.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build the dynamic curve gradually through the piece; resist the urge to sing forte from the downbeat. The arrangement's power comes from the journey, not the starting point.
  • Lock the altos and tenors into their harmonic foundation early in rehearsal so sopranos can float their melody with confidence and clarity.
  • Shape phrases around the text rather than measure lines. "We are the champions" lives best when singers breathe the meaning first and the music second.
  • Encourage full-voiced singing from all three parts in the climactic sections. Every voice matters in creating the overwhelming solidarity this song demands.

How to use it

Open a spring concert with this to energize your audience immediately, or close a performance when you want the final moment to linger. It also works as a powerful finale for competitions, awards ceremonies, or end-of-year celebrations where your singers deserve a victory lap.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long phrases while maintaining dynamic shape
  • Balancing three independent vocal lines with integrated harmonic awareness
  • Finding emotional authenticity in a widely known popular song
  • Singing with conviction and projection in dramatic climaxes

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