Boogie Oogie Oogie (arr. Alan Billingsley): SAB Choral Octavo
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Boogie Oogie Oogie (arr. Alan Billingsley): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by A Taste Of Honey / Arranged by Alan Billingsley

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00417974

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About the Artist: A Taste Of Honey

A Taste Of Honey emerged from the Los Angeles soul and funk scene in the 1970s, bringing together four vocalists whose tight harmonies and infectious energy helped define the disco era. The group's signature sound combined sophisticated vocal arranging with the groove-oriented production that made dance floors irresistible, influencing generations of singers who followed.

Their 1978 hit "Boogie Oogie Oogie" became a cornerstone of disco repertoire, showcasing the group's ability to lock into a pocket while maintaining pristine voice leading. The song's enduring popularity in educational settings speaks to its combination of accessibility and musical substance.

Why we love this

Billingsley's arrangement captures the groove and shimmer of the original while remaining eminently singable for developing choirs. The SAB voicing sits comfortably across mixed groups, and the arrangement respects the song's funky DNA without requiring your ensemble to become a professional studio production. This is disco that teaches voice leading, part independence, and rhythmic precision simultaneously.

What to expect

Infectious and buoyant, with the kind of irresistible groove that makes audiences want to move. The arrangement sparkles with rhythmic energy while maintaining genuine harmonic sophistication; it feels celebratory without being frivolous.

Who it's for

Choirs with developing musicianship who thrive on contemporary material and want to explore funk and soul voicing conventions. This works beautifully for groups that sing concert music but need repertoire that connects to what students hear in the world beyond the rehearsal room.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the groove before worrying about pitch perfection. Get your singers feeling the pocket first; intonation will follow once everyone owns the rhythm together.
  • Layer the parts in rehearsal. Work soprano and alto lines independently before adding the bass part, then bring them together only after each section knows its material.
  • Shape the dynamic arch around the accompaniment rather than against it. The recorded track has natural swells; your voices should breathe with those moments, not fight them.
  • Commit fully to the funkiness. Half-hearted disco singing reads as awkward; genuine rhythmic conviction and buoyant energy are essential here.

How to use it

Drop this into a spring concert as a palette cleanser between heavier classical selections, or build an entire set around groovy, soul-influenced repertoire that showcases a different side of your choir's musicianship. It also works as a season opener to remind singers that choral music lives everywhere.

Skills your students will build

  • Funk and soul rhythmic phrasing with syncopation and backbeat emphasis
  • Independent part singing within an ensemble groove
  • Call and response patterns common to soul and disco voicing
  • Dynamic control and articulation in fast-moving passages
  • Stylistic interpretation specific to 1970s soul and funk idioms

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