Andalasia / Even More Enchanted (arr. Alan Billingsley): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Billingsley's 2-part voicing of these Enchanted songs preserves the character and charm of Menken's originals while keeping the technical demands realistic for developing singers. The arrangement balances genuine musicality with accessibility, giving your ensemble memorable material that sounds polished without requiring extensive rehearsal time on voice part independence.

These songs carry the warmth and theatrical sparkle of the film while settling into something more reflective in the 2-part arrangement. There's an enchantment here that feels earned rather than sugary, with Menken's sophisticated harmonic language giving the material emotional depth beneath its melodic charm.

Directors looking for concert repertoire that connects with audiences of all ages while providing genuine musical content for singers. This works equally well in a secular program, a family concert, or a spring show that bridges pop and art song traditions.

• Pay attention to the text painting in the melody; Menken's phrases often align beautifully with the lyrical content, so clear diction will enhance the emotional impact rather than compete with it.
• Build the dynamic shape across phrases instead of treating each measure as self-contained. These songs breathe as long musical statements.
• Lock the harmonic foundation by having singers attend to how their part connects vertically to the other voicing; it's not just about singing your line, but singing your place in the chord.
• Record a sectional rehearsal of one part alone to isolate any intonation trouble spots before combining voices.

Pair this as a delightful opener or closer for a pop/film music themed concert. The 10-page score also works well as a standalone feature in a longer program, offering a stylistic shift from more classical material while maintaining the rehearsal investment you've already made in your ensemble's blend and intonation.

• Singing tied and sustained pitches with stable intonation
• Executing clear phrase shapes across longer melodic lines
• Balancing two independent vocal lines while maintaining harmonic awareness
• Interpreting theatrical text with musical intention rather than over-singing