Anything Goes! (A '20s Medley): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Bright, effervescent, and purposefully nostalgic. The medley structure keeps energy high while the boy-girl dynamic invites playfulness and flirtation. You're channeling the optimism of the Jazz Age with modern arranging sensibilities that keep it fresh.

Choirs seeking a concert opener or pop-oriented set piece that lands with diverse audiences. Works particularly well for groups comfortable with synchronized movement and looking to showcase personality without sacrificing musicality.

• Lock in the offbeat rhythms early in rehearsal; the swing feel depends on precision underneath the buoyancy.
• Let the recorded accompaniment set the tempo and energy level for your first few run-throughs, then gradually shift the ensemble toward owning the groove themselves.
• Highlight the contrast between solo moments and full-ensemble passages to give your choreography distinct visual moments.

Open a spring pops concert or holiday show with this; its immediate appeal and theatrical DNA make it an ideal icebreaker. You could also pair it with other period repertoire for a thematic concert block, or use it as your program's mood-shifting moment between heavier choral literature.

• Singing swing rhythms and syncopated patterns
• Coordination of movement with precise rhythmic entrances
• Ensemble blend across multiple melodic layers in a medley format
• Stylistic interpretation of jazz-influenced phrasing