Boogie Oogie Oogie (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by A Taste Of Honey / Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK00417988
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Here is a hot dance tune that is as fresh and hot today as it was when it was released in 1978. With lyrics that urge listeners to dance until that just can't boogie no more, this will have your show choir dancing and your audience wishing they could recapture their moves from their younger days.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00417988
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About the Artist: A Taste Of Honey
A Taste Of Honey emerged from Los Angeles in the 1970s as one of the era's most distinctive vocal groups, blending soul, funk, and pop sensibilities into infectious, radio-friendly arrangements. Their 1978 hit "Boogie Oogie Oogie" became an anthem of the disco movement, showcasing their tight harmonies and rhythmic precision that made them favorites on both the charts and the dance floor.
For music educators, the group's catalog represents an accessible entry point into funk and soul arranging. Billingsley's adaptation of their signature sound preserves what made the original compelling while creating an arrangement that engages both singers and instrumentalists in authentic groove work.
Why we love this
Billingsley strips away nothing essential from the original groove; instead, he gives your singers something genuinely fun to perform while the rhythm section locks into a pocket that makes rehearsals feel less like work and more like collaboration. The arrangement respects the disco idiom without winking at it, which means your students will engage with legitimate funk and soul vocabulary rather than a novelty treatment.
What to expect
Infectious and driving, with that unmistakable disco glide that makes standing still feel impossible. The arrangement pulses with syncopated energy and rhythmic confidence, creating an atmosphere where both performers and audience feel the irresistible pull to move.
Who it's for
Show choirs seeking a crowd-pleasing, choreography-friendly number that actually teaches musicianship in funk and soul idioms. Directors building programs that celebrate American popular music from the 1970s and want arrangements that honor both the original recording and student engagement.
How to get the most out of it
- Have your rhythm section establish the groove solidly before adding vocals; this tune lives or dies by the pocket, and a locked hi-hat and bass line will give singers confidence to layer in on top.
- Let the choreography emerge organically from the phrasing rather than imposing rigid movement patterns; the arrangement's natural swing will guide dancers if you trust the material.
- Balance the solo features (if present in your arrangement) by highlighting individual singers during sections where their personalities can shine without overwhelming the ensemble texture.
- Push the tempo into the upper range of what feels comfortable; disco's energy comes from forward momentum, and a slightly brisk pace will energize both the stage and the house.
How to use it
Place this early in a show choir concert to establish energy and audience connection, or save it for an encore moment when you need to send people out dancing. It pairs naturally with other 1970s funk or contemporary pop arrangements and works equally well as a standalone feature or as part of a medley exploring soul and disco repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Groove-based rhythm section entrainment and pocket awareness
- Funk and soul articulation techniques
- Call-and-response phrasing and ensemble interaction
- Syncopated rhythmic patterns in singing and instrumental parts
- Coordinating choreography with harmonic and rhythmic content