Aladdin (Choral Highlights) (from Aladdin: The Broadway Musical) (arr. Mac Huff): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mac Huff captures the swagger and heart of Aladdin's standout moments in an arrangement that keeps kids engaged without overwhelming them. Two-part writing gives you flexibility for mixed-age choirs, and the 59 pages span enough material to anchor a concert or become the anchor of a larger Broadway-themed program.

Expect energy, optimism, and moments of genuine emotion woven through show-stopping hooks. The music pulses with the magic and adventure of Agrabah, balanced by the tenderness Aladdin brings when the story slows down. It's Broadway sparkle that doesn't feel cheap.

This works for middle school choirs and up, as well as community or church choirs seeking contemporary material with instant familiarity and appeal. You'll want singers who can handle sustained melody and rhythmic precision, but the 2-part voicing keeps it manageable for mixed or developing ensembles.

• Shape the phrasing around the lyrical content rather than phrase markings alone; these are storytelling moments from a musical, so vocal color matters as much as technical accuracy.
• Balance brightness with control in the upper register to avoid the sound becoming shrill when the whole choir powers through the memorable melodies.
• Work the rhythmic propulsion of the accompaniment separately from the voices first, so students can feel the groove before layering their parts on top.
• Isolate any divisi moments early; even in 2-part writing, internal splits can get lost if not rehearsed with intention.

Build a spring or year-end concert around Disney and contemporary musicals, letting this arrangement set the tone for accessible, joyful singing. It also pairs well with shorter a cappella or chamber arrangements of other Disney material if you're creating a cohesive set.

• Singing sustained melodic lines with consistent breath support
• Navigating rhythmic figures that sit between pop and musical theater language
• Blending harmonies in 2-part texture while maintaining individual part independence
• Responding to dynamic and articulation markings that shape storytelling
• Tracking form and sectional repeats across a longer medley-style piece