A Brand New Day (Everybody Rejoice) (From "the Wiz"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection pairs iconic Broadway material with world-class arrangements from Alfred's stable of professionals, giving singers substantive, singable versions of genuine standards. The accompanying CD removes the barrier of finding quality piano or instrumental support, which means your students can focus entirely on interpretation and vocal technique rather than scrambling for an accompanist.

Broadway at its most accessible and human. These songs live in the space between intimate storytelling and celebratory warmth, asking singers to balance technical confidence with genuine emotional expression. From the joyful optimism of the title track to the poignant vulnerability of other selections, the collection offers a vocal journey that feels both professionally crafted and genuinely felt.

Singers preparing for auditions who need polished, immediately performable material that showcases vocal range and interpretive skill across multiple styles. This collection also serves ensemble singers in schools looking for substantial solo opportunities that fit naturally into concert programming.

• Study the background information provided for each song before you rehearse; understanding the show's context shapes phrasing and emotional intent in ways sheet music alone cannot convey.
• Mark your breathing points on the score in pencil first; these ten songs range across different musical styles, and coordinating breath placement with the accompaniment recording requires deliberate planning.
• Listen to the full recording multiple times without singing along, focusing on how the accompaniment supports the lyrical arc rather than trying to match the vocalist on the CD.
• Work through any sustained high passages slowly with the recording at a reduced tempo if your media player allows it, building security before performing at performance tempo.

Slot these selections into solo showcases, audition repertoire libraries, or special event programming where you need polished, crowd-pleasing material with built-in accompaniment. The eighty-page collection also serves as a year-long resource for voice students rotating through different styles and song types during technique lessons.

• Sustaining legit vocal production across extended phrases and dynamic ranges
• Interpreting lyrics with character consistency and emotional specificity
• Coordinating breath support with accompaniment cues and harmonic changes
• Managing tempo variations and rubato within stylistic Broadway conventions
• Sight-reading chord symbols and following lead-sheet notation patterns