What a Man Gotta Do (arr. Frank de Vreeze): SSAA Choral Octavo

De Vreeze's arrangement respects the pop idiom without condescending to it, giving singers genuine musical material that builds excitement without relying on gimmick or novelty. The SSAA voicing opens this song to choirs of varied sizes and configurations, making it accessible programming for groups that might otherwise struggle to find contemporary repertoire that doesn't feel watered down.

Energetic and direct, with the kind of accessible melodic hooks that make singers want to sing it again and again. The arrangement lives in a bright, conversational space where the pop roots never disappear but the choral writing keeps things interesting across all four parts.

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that feels current without sacrificing musicianship. This works equally well for high school ensembles building confidence with pop arranging and college or community groups wanting to program something their audience actually knows.

• Nail the rhythmic precision in the rhythmically active sections; this arrangement lives in the groove, and sloppy ensemble rhythm will sink the energy faster than anything else.
• Balance the pop sensibility against over-singing; these voicings work best when singers stay conversational and let the parts do the work rather than trying to belt everything.
• Use the recorded accompaniment strategically during early sectional rehearsals to lock in pitch and part relationships, then work toward independence from it.

Pair this with other contemporary arrangements in a pop-focused concert, or use it as a closer to lighten the mood after a substantial set of concert repertoire. It's equally at home in a pops night or mixed concert where you want to connect with an audience's existing musical landscape.

• Rhythmic accuracy in contemporary pop idioms
• Balance between ensemble blend and pop-style character singing
• Part independence in frequently moving harmony
• Reading and executing short, punchy phrase shapes