What Time Is It: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while making it genuinely singable for developing two-part choirs. The voicing sits comfortably in the singers' ranges, and the straightforward harmonic language lets the song's charm shine through without requiring advanced part-singing skills. This is the kind of piece that energizes a concert and reminds students why they love singing together.

Bright, upbeat, and immediately recognizable. The song radiates youthful confidence and playfulness, with a rhythmic drive that keeps listeners engaged. Singing it feels modern and fun, not like a concert obligation but like something worth celebrating.

High school choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that connects with students and audiences. The two-part voicing makes it accessible to developing ensembles while the source material guarantees engagement and familiarity. Works especially well for groups building confidence in pop and film music styles.

• Nail the rhythmic precision in the rhythmic patterns that give the song its pop character; lock the ensemble around the backbeat to feel the contemporary groove
• Balance the two parts so neither overwhelms; the melody carries the hook, but the second part needs enough presence to anchor the harmony
• Keep the energy consistent across the entire arrangement; this piece thrives on forward momentum and enthusiasm from the first note to the last
• Let the recorded accompaniment guide your tempo and style, but rehearse without it regularly to ensure your singers own the rhythm independently

Pair this with other contemporary or film selections to create a pop or musical theater showcase section. The two-part arrangement also makes it useful for a concert featuring accessible repertoire alongside more complex works, providing a moment of pure audience enjoyment. Consider it for spring concerts or end-of-year celebrations where the energy and familiarity of the material will resonate.

• rhythmic accuracy in contemporary pop rhythms
• balancing melody and supporting harmony
• maintaining consistent energy and momentum
• singing with style and interpretation in non-classical genres
• ensemble cohesion across two independent parts