We Are Young (The Best Of Glee Season 3) (Medley): SATB Choral Octavo

This medley taps into repertoire your students already know and love, which transforms rehearsal from an obligation into genuine enthusiasm. Adam Anders and Peer Astrom's arrangement captures the energy and pop sensibility of the show while maintaining musical integrity for choral performance, giving you a piece that works equally well for audience engagement and vocal development.

Infectious and uplifting, with the infectious energy of a high school hallway collision between genres. The medley moves between emotional vulnerability and pure joy, giving singers moments to shine individually within the group texture.

Choirs seeking contemporary material that sparks genuine student investment without sacrificing musical standards. This works for middle school through adult ensembles looking to program something accessible yet still demands ensemble precision and stylistic awareness.

• Balance the pop production values with clean vocal technique. These songs thrive on personality, but crisp diction and supported tone prevent the medley from becoming sloppy.
• Treat section transitions as moments to reinforce choreography or staging rather than letting them become dead air. A well-placed gesture or formation shift maintains momentum between songs.
• Layer the recorded accompaniment strategically. Starting with voices only on the first section before bringing in full instrumentation creates dynamic contrast across the six pages.

Schedule this for a spring concert or pops night where contemporary selections make sense programmatically. Pair it with one or two contrasting pieces to build a complete set, or use it as a finale when you want the audience leaving energized. The six-page length makes it ideal for a concert that needs a strong closing number without running long.

• Managing stylistic consistency across multiple song sections within a single arrangement
• Singing pop-influenced melodic lines with appropriate rhythmic flexibility
• Maintaining SATB blend while delivering clear soloistic moments
• Responding to recorded accompaniment cues and orchestral texture changes