What Could Be Better Than This? (from Moana 2) (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK01725309
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Moana 2 has no shortage of charming and relatable side characters and this song asks only the simplest of questions: What could be better than this? Sliding harmonic passages, a fun, up-tempo beat, and a cheeky sense of humor pervade this bouncy arrangement.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01725309
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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley
Alan Billingsley brings decades of experience across education, commercial production, and live entertainment to every project he touches. His work spans educational choral and instrumental arrangements, film and television scoring, theme park productions, and corporate events, with seven compositions reaching Grammy consideration. He maintains an ongoing creative partnership with The Walt Disney Company and has served as a clinician at Disneyland's Magic Music Days program.
Based in Los Angeles, Billingsley holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University and operates a fully digital recording studio. His background includes music direction and piano work for NBC's "Days of Our Lives" and numerous touring artists, giving him deep insight into what works in performance contexts from the classroom to professional stages.
Why we love this
Billingsley captures the infectious charm of the source material without oversimplifying it; the sliding harmonic passages and rhythmic bounce demand real musicianship from your singers while remaining genuinely fun to rehearse and perform. For directors programming contemporary film music, this arrangement delivers the kind of recognizable, energetic selection that engages both audiences and students without requiring exceptional vocal ranges or technical demands.
What to expect
Lighthearted and propulsive, with a playful sophistication beneath the surface. The bouncy tempo and cheeky humor make this feel celebratory rather than precious, while the harmonic movement adds musical depth that keeps singers and listeners invested throughout.
Who it's for
Elementary, middle, and early high school choirs looking for contemporary, accessible material with real musical substance. Directors programming pops concerts, family-friendly shows, or units focused on film music will find this arrangement immediately engaging for both singers and audiences.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the rhythmic precision early in rehearsals. The bouncy tempo works only when the ensemble commits to rhythmic clarity together, so establish that foundation before layering harmonic details.
- Shape the sliding harmonic passages with intentional voice leading. These moments read as charming only when singers understand the contour they're creating and move through them as a unified gesture rather than isolated note changes.
- Balance the choir's texture against the instrumentation. The arrangement thrives on dialogue between voices and instruments, so dial in levels during rehearsal to let both parts breathe and interact.
How to use it
Consider this as a centerpiece for a pops or family concert, where its contemporary appeal and infectious rhythm anchor a set of other movie selections. It also works beautifully as a morale builder mid-rehearsal or as the kind of show-closer that sends audiences out smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision and ensemble lock in up-tempo material
- Voice leading through harmonic movement and sliding passages
- Balancing blend when singing against instrumental accompaniment
- Stylistic interpretation of contemporary popular music arrangements