Be Our Guest (from Beauty and The Beast) (arr. Steve Delehanty): TTBB Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without requiring vocal gymnastics from your singers. The barbershop influences in the harmonies give the piece character and singability, making it an unexpectedly fun choice for groups that want to venture into Disney repertoire without sounding precious.

Energetic and inviting, with the warmth of four-part harmony grounded in barbershop traditions. The music feels celebratory without being overwrought, capturing the spirit of hospitality that defines the source material.

TTBB ensembles looking for accessible secular repertoire that has genuine style and doesn't require advanced reading skills. This works equally well for high school men's choirs, college groups, and community barbershop singers seeking contemporary material.

• Keep the articulation crisp and synchronized across all parts, especially in the rhythmic passages where the barbershop style shines through.
• Balance the melody between tenors and basses; neither voice should disappear, and they work best when equally present in the mix.
• Let the accompaniment drive the tempo rather than fighting it; this piece wants to move with momentum.

Program this alongside other upbeat secular pieces in a concert where you want genuine humor and entertainment value. It's substantial enough to stand on its own as an encore or lighter moment between more serious works, and the familiarity of the melody makes it an excellent audience connection point.

• Barbershop harmony and voice leading conventions
• Part independence in close four-part writing
• Style-appropriate articulation and phrasing
• Blend and balance in tight harmonic spacing