Broadway Ladies (A Medley): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

This medley solves a real programming problem: how to showcase your women's voices with material that audiences actually know and love. Rather than stringing three unrelated songs together, Kern has woven these standards into a cohesive arc with shared musical DNA, so it plays like one compelling statement rather than a revue sketch. The recorded accompaniment means you get a polished, professional sound even without a full band.

Glamorous and sharp, with the confidence of Broadway showstoppers from the golden age of musicals. The energy is playful and unapologetic, celebrating women with humor and style while maintaining the sophistication of the original songs.

SSA choirs looking to program something with immediate audience appeal and clear entertainment value. This works equally well for high school show choirs, community theater groups, or concert choirs seeking a lighter, audience-friendly segment of a longer program.

• Balance the contrast between the jazzy swagger of 'Big Spender' and the sultry character of 'Whatever Lola Wants.' Each song needs its own personality within the medley.
• Use the SoundTrax accompaniment to establish the groove early in rehearsal so singers can lock into the rhythmic pocket, especially important for the syncopation in these jazz-inflected arrangements.
• Shape the text for clarity on the playful, tongue-in-cheek lyrics; audiences are listening for the wit and charm, not just the notes.

Perfect as a standalone feature number that rewards the ensemble with something fun and recognizable, or as part of a broader pop or Broadway-themed concert. The medley format allows you to close a set with momentum without running overtime.

• Singing connected to jazz phrasing and swing interpretation
• Balancing textual storytelling across multiple song styles within one piece
• Responding to recorded accompaniment with precision in ensemble coordination