24m Mued 376 Programming Assignment Template Hoye

FA 17: MUED 376: Choral Music, Methods and Materials
Dr. van der Vat-Chromy

A-24. Concert Programming Assignment
This assignment is the opportunity to design a major seasonal

concert program that will include three/four different ensembles of
different vocal settings.
Each program must include 12 pieces, varying in voicing, style, and

difficulty. For example, plan to program 3 pieces for your SATB choir,
3 for your Mens Ensemble, 2 for your Childrens Choir, 3 for your
Womens Choir and a combined Finale.
For example, you may choose from:
K-12 choirs: Fall/Winter/Spring/Graduation Concert

Church choirs: Advent/Easter Program, etc.
Grades 6 -12: Cabaret/MUTH/Opera Performance (An Evening at the Opera)
Please give your concert a name or a theme, which will serve as the
organizing principal for your concert.
For each selection, please enter the necessary information into the
template found on the next page, re-titling Piece 1, Piece 2, etc. as
you proceed.
After completing your assignment, please save your document as a

.pdf, and send it to everyone in the class. In this way, we will have 17
concert programs in our files!
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MUED 376: Choral Music, Methods and Materials
Concert Programming Assignment
Conductor Name: Jenny Hoye
Date: 11/1/18
Concert Theme/Title: A Night at the Movies
To be performed by: (List your choirs by name)
Concert Choir
Mens Choir
Womens Choir
Childrens Choir
Concert Rationale:
(Why you chose the theme and groups in this assignment.)
I wanted to choose a theme that could be used at any time during the year that wouldnt be
tied to a holiday. I liked a lot of the material on J.W. Peppers Stage & Screen category and
that songs from films would be an interesting and fun theme. I chose a standard SATB
concert choir, a mens choir, and a womens choir to highlight different repertoire for those
types of groups and get experience in thinking about how to program for those kinds of
choirs through this assignment. I thought adding in a childrens choir, either from an
affiliated middle/elementary school or the community would be a nice touch, as well.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
(List pieces, composers, accompanists, soloists and instrumentalists as needed)
TITLE Composer/dates
Mens Choir
1. James Bond Theme Monty Norman
from Dr. No arr. Jay Althouse, 2012
2. Over the Rainbow E. Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen

from The Wizard of Oz arr. Mark Hayes, 2007
3. Trashin the Camp Phil Collins

from Tarzan arr. Moses Hogan, 1999
Childrens Choir
4. The Rainbow Connection Kenneth L. Ascher & Paul Williams
from The Muppet Movie arr. Audrey Snyder
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5. Everything is Awesome Words by Shawn Patterson, Music by Andrew
from The Lego Movie Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Joshua
Bartholomew, Lisa Harriton, & Shawn Patterson
arr. Roger Emerson
Intermission
Womens Choir
6. Cups A. P. Carter & Luisa Gerstein
from Pitch Perfect arr. Roger Emerson
7. Reflection Matthew Wilder & David Zippel

from Mulan arr. Mac Huff
8. Skyfall Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth

from Skyfall arr. Paul Langford
Concert Choir
9. City of Stars Benj Pasek, Justin Paul & Justin Hurwitz
from La La Land arr. Jay Althouse
10. Moon River Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer

from Breakfast at Tiffanys arr. Steve Zegree
11. Youll Be in My Heart Phil Collins

from Tarzan arr. Mac Huff
Combined Choirs
12. Ive Had the Time of My Life Franke Previte, John DeNicola,
from Dirty Dancing & Donald Markowitz
arr. Mac Huff
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James Bond Theme
Title James Bond Theme
Composer Monty Norman
Arranger Jay Althouse
Voicing TTBB
Length 2:10
Time period/genre/style Pop/Vocal Jazz
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level Hard/High School
Key(s) E minor
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Music Publishing Co.
Cost per octavo $2.00
Miscellaneous
Ranges:
Tenor I: E3 G4
Tenor II: E3 E4
Baritone: B3 D#4
Bass: E2 A4
*note: Bass part is very low with a wide range can easily be rewritten for closer
harmonies that will be easier for the singers but keep the same vocal jazz effect
Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:
What better way to being a night at the movies than with one of the most iconic movie
themes ever written, the James Bond Theme? This arrangement by Jay Althouse allows
our Mens Choir to create sounds normally made by instruments with their voices,
resulting in an effect reminiscent of vocal jazz. This effect, combined with the minor
tonality of the piece and the swingin style and rhythm of the vocal lines and piano
accompaniment, creates a unique musical experience for both the choir and the audience.
Over the Rainbow

Title Over the Rainbow
Composer E. Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen
Arranger Mark Hayes
Voicing TTBB
Length 4:05
Time period/genre/style Ballad/Show Tune
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Difficulty level & age level Medium/High School
Key(s) Eb major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Music Publishing Co.
Miscellaneous Includes first verse When all the world
Ranges:
Tenor I: N/A
Tenor II: N/A
Baritone: N/A
Bass: N/A
(full score not available on J.W. Pepper preview to check ranges)
Over the Rainbow was first recorded by Judy Garland for the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. It won
Best Original Song at the Academy Awards that year, and has been a classic in both solo and choral
repertoire ever since. This beautiful Mens Choir arrangement includes the seldom-heard first verse that
leads up to the iconic title words of the song, continuing on with jazzy chords and swelling melodic lines
that will tug at your heartstrings.
Trashin the Camp

Title Trashin the Camp
Composer Phil Collins
Arranger Moses Hogan
Voicing TTBB
Length 2:15
Time period/genre/style Vocal Jazz
Key(s) Eb major
Meter(s) 2/2
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard
Miscellaneous
Ranges:
Tenor I: N/A
Tenor II: N/A
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Baritone: N/A
Bass: N/A
No night at the movies would be complete without some classic Disney music, delivered tonight in the
form of Trashin the Camp from the 1999 hit, Tarzan. The soundtrack features music and lyrics
written by Phil Collins, including two versions of Trashin the Camp one from the movie and one
performed by the band NSYNC. The carefree and fun vocal jazz piece performed entirely on scat syllables
allows the Mens Choir to continue to explore choral singing in new and exciting ways.
The Rainbow
Connection
Title The Rainbow Connection
Composer Kenneth L. Ascher & Paul Williams
Arranger Audrey Snyder
Voicing Two-Part
Length 3:45
Time period/genre/style Ballad
Difficulty level & age level Easy/Childrens Choir
Key(s) A major
Meter(s) 3/4
Miscellaneous
Ranges:
Part I: N/A
Part II: N/A
The Rainbow Connection was originally written for The Muppet Movie, which
premiered in 1979. This is another song on our concert that was nominated for an
Academy Award for Best Original Song, and also enjoyed success on Billboard music
charts, receiving a lot of radio play. This piece, originally performed by Kermit the Frog
for The Muppet Movie, has been reused many times since 1979 for various Muppet
specials and movies, as well as popular covers from artists ranging from Willie Nelson to
Sarah McLachlan to Gwen Stefani. This two-part rendition is a lot of fun for our
Childrens Choir to sing.
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Everything is Awesome
Title Everything is Awesome
Composer Words by Shawn Patterson, Music by Andrew
Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Joshua
Bartholomew, Lisa Harriton, & Shawn Patterson
Arranger Roger Emerson
Voicing Two-Part
Length 2:45
Time period/genre/style Techno/Rock/Pop
Difficulty level & age level Easy/Childrens Choir
Key(s) Eb major
Meter(s) 4/4
Miscellaneous Could be great to involve some music tech
Ranges:
Part I: N/A
Part II: N/A
A recent hit from the 2014 childrens movie, The Lego Movie, Everything is
Awesome provides high energy and fun for our Childrens Choir. Nominated for both
an Oscar and a Grammy, this playful piece allows young singers to explore the
contemporary sounds of techno, rock, pop, and rap while also learning themes of
friendship, teamwork, and positivity.
Cups
Title Cups
Composer A. P. Carter & Luisa Gerstein
Arranger Roger Emerson
Voicing SSA
Length 3:45
Time period/genre/style Pop
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Cups!
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Key(s) C major
Meter(s) 4/4
Miscellaneous Have students perform the percussion part with the
cup routine!
Ranges:
Sop I: N/A
Sop II: N/A
Alto: N/A
Cups rose to popularity on YouTube as various users performed covers singing the
version of the 1931 Carter Family song, When Im Gone. Performers used a plastic
cup to perform a series of motions from the childrens cup game that served as
percussion for the a cappella song. Anna Kendrick performed her version in the 2012
film, Pitch Perfect. We hope you enjoy our Womens Choir version this evening!
Reflection
Title Reflection
Composer Matthew Wilder & David Zippel
Arranger Mac Huff
Voicing SSA
Length 3:20
Time period/genre/style Pop Ballad
Key(s) Bb major
Meter(s) 4/4
Miscellaneous
Ranges:
Sop I: N/A
Sop II: N/A
Alto: N/A
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Reflection is one of the most popular songs from Disneys 1998 film, Mulan. It was
sung by Lea Salonga in the film, who also voiced Princess Jasmine in 1992s Aladdin.
A single version was also recorded by a then 17-year-old Christina Aguilera for the
soundtrack, which landed her a record deal and jumpstarted her career. The song
explores themes of wanting to be brave and share your true self with the world, which
has been a wonderful discussion topic in our Womens Choir.
Skyfall
Title Skyfall
Composer Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth
Arranger Paul Langford
Voicing SSA
Length 4:45
Time period/genre/style Pop Ballad
Key(s) C minor
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Shawnee Press
Miscellaneous
Ranges:
Sop I: N/A
Sop II: N/A
Alto: N/A
Skyfall is our second James Bond song of the evening! Written and performed by hit
singer Adele, this was the title track for the twenty-third James Bond installment, which
premiered in 2012. The song won Adele a Grammy, a Golden Globe, and an Academy
Award and perfectly captures the dark and moody essence of the film. Our Womens
Choir has enjoyed performing this dramatic and powerful piece.
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City of Stars
Title City of Stars
Composer Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, & Justin Hurwitz
Arranger Jay Althouse
Voicing SATB
Length 2:30
Time period/genre/style Jazz
Key(s) C minor
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Music Publishing
Miscellaneous Optional solo
Ranges:
Soprano: C4 D5
Alto: C4 D5
Tenor: C3 D4
Bass: C3 Bb3
2016s musical La La Land tells the story of a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress
pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. City of Stars, sung by Ryan Gosling and Emma
Stone is one of the most popular songs from the movie, having won Best Original Song
at 2016s Golden Globes and Academy Awards. The piano part plays the familiar
melody fans of the movie will recognize as our Concert Choir performs this simple,
beautiful piece.
Moon River
Title Moon River
Composer Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer
Arranger Steve Zegree
Voicing SATB
Length 2:40
Time period/genre/style Ballad
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A cappella
10
Key(s) C major
Meter(s) 3/4
Miscellaneous
Ranges:
Soprano: N/A
Alto: N/A
Tenor: N/A
Bass: N/A
Moon River was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film, Breakfast
at Tiffanys. It has been covered by many artists since, and remains a beloved standard
in the repertoire of movie music. This a cappella arrangement lets the voices of our
Concert Choir create the melody and the accompaniment and creates a dreamy and
heartfelt rendition of this classic piece.
Youll Be in My Heart
Title Youll Be in My Heart
Composer Phil Collins
Arranger Mac Huff
Voicing SATB
Length 4:25
Key(s) Ab major
Meter(s) 4/4
Miscellaneous Could add instruments/percussion and speed up the
tempo to make the arrangement closer to the pop
version from the soundtrack
Ranges:
Soprano: N/A
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Alto: N/A
Tenor: N/A
Bass: N/A
Our last Disney piece of the evening is another feature from Tarzan. Youll Be in My
Heart, the touching lullaby that Tarzans adoptive gorilla mother sings to him when she
finds him as a baby, is turned into a powerful rock/pop ballad in the cover performed by
Phil Collins on the soundtrack. We welcome guest instrumentalists from our Concert
Band to support the Concert Choir in this moving and energetic rendition.
Ive Had the Time of

My Life
Title Ive Had the Time of My Life
Composer Franke Previte, John DeNicola, & Donald Markowitz
Arranger Mac Huff
Voicing SATB
Length 4:50
Key(s) F major
Meter(s) 4/4
Miscellaneous Childrens choir could read from the 2-part
arrangement/adapt to include them. Could involve
drums again. Could involve dancers!
Ranges:
Soprano: N/A
Alto: N/A
Tenor: N/A
Bass: N/A
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Our grand finale piece comes from the 1987 film, Dirty Dancing. Members of our
audience will remember the iconic final scene of the film starring Patrick Swayze and
Jennifer Grey, featuring Ive Had the Time of My Life. We are happy to have our
Concert Choir, Womens Choir, Mens Choir, Childrens Choir, and members of the
schools Concert Band and Dance program join us for this energetic number!

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FA 17: MUED 376: Choral Music, Methods and Materials

Dr. van der Vat-Chromy

This assignment is the opportunity to design a major seasonal

Each program must include 12 pieces, varying in voicing, style, and

For example, you may choose from:

K-12 choirs: Fall/Winter/Spring/Graduation Concert

After completing your assignment, please save your document as a

Conductor Name: Jenny Hoye

Concert Theme/Title: A Night at the Movies

To be performed by: (List your choirs by name)

2. Over the Rainbow E. Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen

3. Trashin the Camp Phil Collins

7. Reflection Matthew Wilder & David Zippel

8. Skyfall Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth

10. Moon River Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer

11. Youll Be in My Heart Phil Collins

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:

Over the Rainbow

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Trashin the Camp

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