What About Us (arr. Paul Langford): SATB Choral Octavo

Paul Langford's arrangement captures the emotional weight of P!nk's original without sacrificing the song's contemporary edge. The four-part writing gives each voice section genuine melodic interest while maintaining the kind of accessibility that keeps singers engaged across a full rehearsal season.

Urgent and anthemic, with moments of quiet vulnerability that punch just as hard as the belt-it-out sections. The arrangement pulls you through a genuine emotional landscape rather than coasting on the song's pop familiarity.

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that challenges singers vocally and emotionally while remaining performable by intermediate ensembles. Works equally well for high school and community choirs looking to program music their audiences actually know.

• Balance the alto and tenor lines carefully in the verses; they carry harmonic material that shapes the song's emotional arc, not just support.
• Trust the lyrics to inform your dynamics rather than forcing volume at expected moments. The restraint in verse sections makes the chorus impact land harder.
• Lock into a consistent rhythmic pocket early. Modern pop arrangements live or die on groove, so establish that pocket before refining vocal blend.
• Shape phrases through text inflection rather than arbitrary rubato. P!nk's phrasing is conversational and rhythmically tight, so honor that in your interpretation.

Program this as a closing piece on a concert mixing classical and contemporary work, or as the emotional centerpiece of a pop/rock themed concert. The 21-page length and modern sensibility make it substantial enough to anchor a set without requiring an entire concert built around it.

• Singing in a contemporary rhythmic idiom with conviction
• Balancing blend and projection in a pop context
• Reading and performing syncopated rhythmic patterns across multiple vocal lines
• Shaping phrases through text and inflection rather than traditional legit technique
• Building confidence with material that resonates in popular culture