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Anything Is Possible: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Anything Is Possible: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Theme music of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 137th Edition

Words by Marcy Heisler, music by Michael Picton / arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-31117

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Blast off your concert with this exciting theme music from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 137th Edition! Terrific lyrics, written especially for today's choirs. The perfect upbeat opener. Featured on the Danza! Movement DVD (00-31225).

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081338897
SKU: 00-31117

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Why we love this

This piece delivers exactly what a concert opener should: immediate energy, singable melodies, and lyrics that land with an audience. The arrangement by Jay Althouse sits comfortably for mixed voices while maintaining the infectious spirit of the original circus theme, and the recorded accompaniment lets you focus on getting the staging and movement right without worrying about instrumental balance.

What to expect

A burst of confetti and possibility. The music catches the excitement of the circus without relying on gimmickry; instead, it builds on a straightforward melodic hook and lyrics that invite the choir to believe in their own energy. Performed well, this feels less like novelty and more like a celebration.

Who it's for

Mixed voice choirs looking for a concert opener with immediate appeal and built-in audience engagement. Directors working with students who thrive on upbeat, accessible repertoire that doesn't require extensive rehearsal time to sound polished.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rhythmic precision of the accompaniment track to establish crisp ensemble attacks; the circus energy hinges on clean unison and section entrances.
  • Use the movement and staging suggestions as a springboard, not a blueprint. Your choir will connect more authentically to the material if you shape the choreography to your space and ensemble size.
  • Balance projection with playfulness. This needs to land in the back of the hall, but oversinging it flattens the fun.
  • Isolate any unison passages in rehearsal; they're the connective tissue between the verse sections and need to feel inevitable, not labored.

How to use it

Open your spring or pops concert with this. It establishes an upbeat, inclusive tone that makes audiences settle in and smile, and it pairs naturally with other accessible pop or contemporary choral pieces. The recorded accompaniment means you can rehearse staging and movement in rehearsals where you'd normally struggle with live instrumental support.

Skills your students will build

  • Precision in rhythmic unison passages
  • Balancing ensemble blend with lyrical clarity and energy
  • Coordinating vocal performance with choreography and staging
  • Understanding how recorded accompaniments shape tempo and ensemble cohesion

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