Andrew Lloyd Webber revolutionized musical theater by bringing operatic ambition and pop sensibility into the same work. His knack for melody that gets inside your head after one hearing, combined with sophisticated harmonic language, has made his musicals staples of both professional and educational stages since the 1970s.
Why we love this
Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the theatrical spectacle of Cats while keeping the SSA voicing accessible and singable for high school and community choirs. The medley format lets you deliver the show's iconic moments without programming a full musical, and the familiarity of these melodies guarantees audience engagement.
What to expect
Theatrical, sophisticated, and surprisingly emotional beneath the spectacle. The arrangement honors Webber's gift for melody while giving each moment room to breathe, creating performances that feel both polished and genuinely moving rather than campy or superficial.
Who it's for
High school choirs, community choruses, and any SSA/SSAA ensemble looking to add contemporary Broadway energy to a concert. Directors can use this with singers who have basic music reading skills and solid ensemble balance but don't need advanced harmonic analysis.
How to get the most out of it
Balance the melody between your section leaders and the full choir; these tunes are melodically driven, and clarity matters more than volume.
Lean into the dramatic character changes between songs. Each number has its own personality, so treat section transitions as mini scene shifts rather than continuous flow.
Record a rough run-through early in rehearsal to hear how the arrangement's accompanying voices sit with your melody line, then adjust blend accordingly.
Pay attention to any rhythmic syncopation in the accompaniment figures; these grooves are part of what makes the music feel theatrical, not classical.
How to use it
Pair this with other popular or musical theater selections to anchor a lighter concert half, or program it strategically near a dramatic classical piece to showcase your choir's versatility. The 23-page format works well as a substantial feature without consuming your entire rehearsal calendar.
Skills your students will build
Managing rhythmic precision in syncopated accompaniment patterns
Sustaining melodic line through key changes and harmonic shifts
Executing dramatic interpretive choices that match theatrical intent
Balancing SSA voicing to maintain clarity of both melody and support
Transitioning between contrasting musical styles within a single work
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