Be Our Guest (from Beauty And The Beast) (arr. Ed Lojeski): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Lojeski captures the theatrical joy of this showstopper while keeping the arrangement lean and singable for young voices. The 2-part voicing doesn't strip away the song's character; instead, it showcases smart voice leading that lets each section shine while maintaining the infectious energy audiences expect from this Disney staple.

Pure theatrical delight poured into something singable. The music bounces with the restaurant's boisterous hospitality, yet moments of genuine warmth peek through. It's the feeling of performers genuinely enjoying themselves on stage, which invariably spreads to the audience.

Middle school and early high school choirs looking for repertoire that engages young singers and audiences alike. This works equally well for concert programs, pops concerts, or musical theatre workshops where you need something accessible yet substantial enough to rehearse meaningfully.

• Shape the phrase contours with clear dynamic direction rather than driving straight through from verse to verse. The song's charm depends on pacing and conversational lightness in the middle section.
• Balance the two parts so neither overwhelms; this isn't a melody-and-accompaniment situation. Lojeski's writing gives both lines melodic interest, so singers should hear themselves as equally important.
• Treat the rhythmic drive with precision early in rehearsal. The accompaniment's pulse carries the fun, and students who lock into that groove will deliver cleaner ensemble sound.
• Capture the warmth in the lower tessituras without letting the tone darken. Keep the brightness of the vocal line while exploring the fuller sound possible in these ranges.

Program this as a pops concert centerpiece or as a contrast piece in a more traditional concert (the theatrical flair stands out beautifully against classical or art song repertoire). It also serves as an excellent teaching tool midway through the year when you want to maintain rehearsal momentum while building confidence through repertoire students already know and love.

• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
• Balancing independent melodic lines in ensemble context
• Building legato through phrased, connected singing
• Responding to dynamic shape and theatrical expression
• Reading and executing straightforward 2-part voicing with musical intention