What Makes You Beautiful: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Rami Yacoub / By Savan Kotecha / By Carl Falk / As performed by Glee Cast / As performed by One Direction / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00251404
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From the British boy band One Direction and also featured on the hit TV series Glee, this chart-topping pop tune has caused a sensation around the world. Now arranged for choral groups in various voicings, this one is your go-to number! Duration: ca. 3:20.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00251404
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About the Composer: Rami Yacoub
Rami Yacoub is a Swedish songwriter and producer who has shaped some of the biggest pop hits of the 2010s. His work spans multiple genres and artists, but he became known to music educators through his songwriting on "What Makes You Beautiful," a track that proved pop music could bridge the gap between commercial success and genuine melodic appeal. Yacoub's knack for crafting memorable hooks and accessible arrangements has made his compositions natural fits for educational settings where students want to perform music they actually hear on the radio.
Why we love this
This is the rare pop arrangement that works because the melody is genuinely strong. Students know it, audiences respond to it instantly, and the Lojeski arrangement respects the original while giving choral groups real musical substance to sink their teeth into. You get the energy of a chart-topper without sacrificing legitimate musicianship.
What to expect
Infectious and uplifting. The song radiates positivity; its core message and melody create a naturally joyful sound that audiences recognize and students find rewarding to perform. There's lightness here, but not frivolity.
Who it's for
Directors programming concerts where pop repertoire matters to student engagement and audience connection. This works equally well for show choirs, concert choirs looking to modernize their season, or any group that wants to build energy without sacrificing musical credibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the groove early. This tune lives on rhythmic precision, so get your ensemble comfortable with the pulse before layering in harmonic complexity.
- Balance the melody against the rhythm parts. The lead line should sit above but not dominate; think blend rather than soloist-and-backup.
- Lean into the contemporary feel. Slightly ahead of the beat in places will feel more authentic to the style than a classical, metronomic approach.
- Invest in the recorded accompaniment. Hearing yourself against professional production helps singers catch tuning issues and rhythmic lag they might miss in rehearsal.
How to use it
Use this as a pacing tool in longer concerts. Slot it between heavier classical or jazz works where you need a mood shift and want the audience to remember the show had fun in it. The three-minute-twenty runtime also makes it ideal for variety show segments or short concerts where every selection counts.
Skills your students will build
- Singing contemporary pop with authenticity rather than oversinging
- Rhythmic precision in a syncopated, groove-based context
- Balancing solo melodic lines with supporting vocal parts
- Interpreting style markings specific to pop idiom (swing feel, dynamic contrast within phrases)