Show Choir

Debbie Wolfe, Show Choir

New York State of Mind

Hal Leonard 08201463

Arranged by Steve Zegree

I selected this well-known ballad by Billy Joel for my women’s show choir this year as their show is based on New York.  Steve Zegree created some beautiful harmonies in his arrangement.  It has been a great crowd pleaser!

Light in the Hallway

Arranged by Jacob Cochran

This piece recorded by Pentatonix, was chosen as my mixed group’s ballad as it fit perfectly with the show based on the book Where the Wild Things Are.  Jacob Cochran is an up and coming arranger. This is just one of his beautiful arrangements.  It begins with  solo and moves into a duet.  The choir enters with an a capella section and closes with one as well.

Show Choir

Debbie Wolfe, Show Choir

Stand In The Light

SATB (also available in SAB and SSA)

Stephan Moccio and Lauren Christy, arr. By Roger Emerson

Hal Leonard , Publisher ID: 00202485 

I sang this song this past summer with a group of teachers and fell in love with the message….. stand up, be who you are, don’t hide, take the risk, stand in the light and be seen as you are!  My students will be singing this is their fall show.  They have really enjoyed learning this song.

Run To You

SATBB

Pentatonix

Madison Gate Boulevard Music, Inc.

This is beautiful a cappella piece some of my former students had the privilege of doing at SICC several years ago.  My students will be performing this song in their fall show as well. It has wonderful harmonies and a fabulous bass line.

The Final Countdown

SATB

Joey Tempest, arr. By Jeff Bowen

The first time my students did this song, it was chosen to be part of a time themed show.  It will be performed again simply because it’s a great song of the 80s! 

Resources:

The Southern Experience Show Choir  & Choral Camp

Educators and students learn and perform shows as well as participate in reading sessions, round table discussions, etc.

Southern Invitational Choral Conference (SICC)

This conference involves students from high school and community colleges. Educators spend their days in sessions learning from other educators.

Show Choir

Debbie Wolfe, Show Choir R&R Chair

Blame It on the Boogie

2-part

Arr. Mac Huff
Hal Leonard 08202757
Who didn't love the Jackson 5?! I did this 2-part arrangement with a small middle school group and it became a favorite. With a strong lead line and nice harmonies, this is a great dance showcase piece.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love 
SATB
arr. Mark Brymer
Hal Leonard 08214459
This Queen hit has been jazzed up and is just simply fun to perform. This piece has a walking bass line, rockin' horn parts and awesome vocals.

Show Choir

Debbie Wolfe, R&R Chair

Geronimo

SATB (also available SSA/2-part)

arr. Roger Emerson

Hal Leonard Corporation 00151461

From the Australian pop band Sheppard, this uplifting song has a driving rhythm fused with folk elements and powerful vocals for great dramatic impact and mainstream appeal.  This piece is being done by a middle school show choir It’s familiarity makes it a quick learn for the students.

Shop Around

SSA

arr. Alan Billingsley

Hal Leonard 08201331

SSA arrangement by Alan Billingsley is a great blast from the past perfect for a women’s group with lots of attitude!!!  This piece will be fun and pleasing to the teenagers of the 60s-80s!

Come Sail Away

SATB (also available SAB/2-part)

arr. Kirby Shaw

Hal Leonard Corporation 08201659

The group Styx had a big hit with this tune in 1978. The lyric still sounds fresh today, and the power-rock feel gives it a heroic, dramatic feeling that today’s students will find inspiring!