Charade: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Henry Mancini / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00278082
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| Charade - Alto Sax: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
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Description
Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant starred in the movie of the same name of this classic theme song by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. This jazz setting features the lilting Parisian melody but with a unique rhythmic feel that pays homage to Brubeck and others of Mancini's era.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00278082
More about this title
About the Artist: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini shaped the sound of American film and popular music across five decades, earning four Academy Awards and 18 Grammy nominations. His gift was making sophistication sound effortless; whether composing for Hollywood or the concert hall, he wrote melodies that lodge in the ear and harmonies that reward close listening.
Mancini's influence extends far beyond the silver screen into music education. His orchestrations and arrangements demonstrate how to balance accessibility with musical substance, making him an essential figure for students learning to appreciate the craft of composition and scoring.
Why we love this
Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the wistful sophistication of the original while introducing your singers to the rhythmic language of cool jazz and mid-century modernism. The Parisian melody remains instantly recognizable, but the harmonic and rhythmic framework surrounding it feels fresh and engaging. Programming this gives you a standard that feels both classic and contemporary.
What to expect
Cosmopolitan and romantic, with an undercurrent of cool restraint. The arrangement evokes sidewalk cafes and understated elegance, moving with the ease of a 1960s film score yet grounded in the harmonic inquiry of jazz's serious innovators.
Who it's for
Choirs with access to a jazz rhythm section or accompaniment tracks, and programs looking to include sophisticated popular standards alongside art song. Strong for intermediate to advanced singers comfortable with jazz articulation and style.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with gentle rubato in the opening phrases to let the Parisian character breathe before the rhythmic elements crystallize.
- Balance the vocal lines so the supporting harmonies support rather than obscure the main tune; this arrangement thrives on transparent voicing.
- Lean into the jazz inflections without forcing them; the lilting quality should feel natural rather than affected.
How to use it
Pair this with other mid-century standards or vintage pop arrangements for a program focused on American songwriting tradition. It works equally well as a concert closer or as part of a jazz-inflected set that might include Mancini's other vocal works.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz phrasing and stylistic interpretation
- Singing over syncopated rhythm section grooves
- Voice leading in chromatic harmonic contexts
- Articulation and legit-to-jazz style translation