Andalasia/Even More Enchanted (from Disenchanted) (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak

Billingsley's arrangement captures the theatrical magic of Menken and Schwartz's writing while remaining practical for student singers and instrumentalists. The medley format gives your ensemble genuine musical payoff without the time commitment of a full musical production, and the style shift between Andalasia's fantastical energy and Suburbia's contemporary feel creates a satisfying dramatic arc within a single rehearsable piece.

Whimsical and warm, with the fairy tale charm of Andalasia giving way to a bright, modern pop sensibility. The medley structure moves you between two distinct worlds, each with its own melodic personality, yet both unmistakably Menken in their memorable hooks and harmonic sophistication.

Intermediate to advanced mixed choirs with access to instrumental ensemble support. Directors seeking contemporary film music that audiences recognize and students genuinely enjoy singing will find both immediate appeal and musical substance here.

• Balance the vocal lines carefully during the transition between the two songs; the energy shouldn't drop as you shift locales, but the musical character should clarify.
• Let the instrumental accompaniment breathe in the quieter moments rather than pushing for volume throughout; dynamic contrast is what sells the story.
• Mark the rhythmic punctuation in the rhythm section clearly at rehearsals, as the band carries much of the comedic timing in the Suburbia section.

Consider this for spring concerts where you want a piece that bridges vocal and instrumental showcase moments without requiring elaborate staging. It works equally well as a finale that leaves the audience smiling or as part of a program celebrating film and media music.

• Sustaining legit vocal production in a contemporary pop idiom
• Shifting between contrasting musical styles within a single arrangement
• Ensemble coordination with a full rhythm section
• Characterization through vocal ensemble singing rather than choreography