Cinemania! Movie Blockbusters In Concert (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00163979
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Celebrate Hollywood's recent past with this 16-minute retrospective of movie magic in three flexible sections. Featuring songs featured in "Shrek," "Twilight," "Enchanted," "Slum Dog Millionaire," "Sister Act" and more, you'll love the memories, the romance and the adventure as the cinema comes alive. Songs include: "Accidentally in Love," "Bella's Lullaby" "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," "Happy Working Song," "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow," "I Will Always Love You," "I Will Follow Him (I Will Follow You)," "I'm a Believer," "Jai Ho," "Let the River Run," "Let's Go to the Movies," "My Heart Will Go On," and "Nine to Five." Duration: ca. 16:30.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00163979
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About the Arranger: Mac Huff
Mac Huff stands among the most performed choral arrangers in America, with a catalog spanning pop, jazz, Broadway, and film repertoire. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musical substance, making him a trusted voice for directors seeking to engage singers and audiences alike.
Why we love this
Huff balances nostalgia with genuine musical interest across 13 songs spanning two decades of cinema. The three flexible sections let you program the full 16-minute arc or cherry-pick moments, and the medley structure keeps energy high without becoming a jukebox run-through.
What to expect
Like flipping through a scrapbook of emotional movie moments set to song. You move from whimsy to romance to triumph, each piece familiar enough to trigger genuine feeling but arranged fresh enough to surprise even listeners who know these films by heart.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking a crowd-pleasing concert option without abandoning musical credibility. This works equally well for high school and college ensembles, community choirs, and programs where part of your audience comes for the movies rather than the concert experience.
How to get the most out of it
- Build contrast between sections by adjusting the ensemble's dynamic shape; let the opening film montage settle in legit pianissimo before building momentum toward the big romantic moments.
- Prepare your accompanists to lock onto style changes quickly. Moving from the earnest ballad energy of "Bella's Lullaby" into the rhythmic drive of "Jai Ho" requires percussive clarity and bass precision.
- Lean into the comedic potential of "Happy Working Song" and "Let's Go to the Movies." Huff's arrangements can feel theatrical; singers who commit to character choices rather than playing it straight will land the humor.
- Check your choir's comfort with the contemporary idioms in these arrangements. Syncopation, backbeat emphasis, and speech-rhythm passages show up throughout and repay careful rehearsal.
How to use it
Consider this a standalone concert closer that gives your audience permission to feel nostalgic and energized simultaneously. It also works as a themed section within a larger pop or Broadway concert, or as a fundraiser centerpiece where the entertainment value is as important as the musical one.
Skills your students will build
- Style switching between ballad, pop, rhythmic, and theatrical idioms
- Syncopated rhythm reading in contemporary pop contexts
- Ensemble blend across fast-moving medley transitions
- Diction clarity in speech-rhythm and rap-influenced passages
- Dynamic control from genuine pianissimo to full-voice climaxes