Wild Things! (Medley): TBB Choral Octavo

Emerson's medley approach lets you program recognizable material without sacrificing musical substance. The flexible voicing options (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB) mean this works whether you're building a men's choir, accommodating changing voices, or programming for a specific roster configuration.

Contemporary and playful, this medley captures the joy of pop music while maintaining choral polish. The familiarity of the material puts singers at ease, letting them focus on blend and performance while still delivering something that feels current and alive.

Men's choirs, changing voice programs, and any ensemble looking for concert repertoire that energizes audiences without requiring a orchestra. Works equally well for all-male ensembles or mixed choirs programming a men's feature.

• Secure the rhythmic foundation first. These pop tunes live and die by groove, so lock the bass line and beat before layering in the upper voices.
• Treat each song in the medley as its own character. Vary your dynamic palette and articulation between sections so the transitions feel intentional rather than abrupt.
• Emphasize the melodic line even when harmonies get lush. Pop music relies on singers connecting with the tune, so make sure your soloists or melody singers cut through the blend.

Use this as a second half opener or closer on a concert; the recognizable tunes provide immediate audience engagement without requiring program notes. It pairs naturally with other contemporary pop or rock arrangements if you're building a themed set.

• Moving between related keys within medley structures
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
• Balancing melody and harmony in pop voicings
• Interpreting stylistic articulation marks specific to pop arranging