Come Follow the Band: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Gallina's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without overwhelming young singers. The piece radiates joy and requires genuine musicality to land, giving your students real musical work to do rather than just running through notes.

Bright and buoyant, with the confidence of a showstopper. The piece invites singers to perform with personality and warmth, evoking the charm and spectacle of the circus setting that inspired Barnum without demanding dramatic experience.

Young choirs seeking repertoire with genuine theatrical flair and immediate appeal. This octavo works for middle school through early high school ensembles with basic to intermediate musicianship.

• Balance the melody line so the text sits forward in the mix; young choristers often bury strong Broadway material under lush harmonic textures.
• Find the jazz inflection in the rhythm section part by listening closely to how the recorded accompaniment phrases the accompaniment figures.
• Shape phrases toward the lyric rather than holding each note for full duration; this tune thrives on textual clarity and forward momentum.

Perfect for a spring concert finale or a program that balances classical and contemporary works. The recorded accompaniment allows flexibility in rehearsal time and makes this accessible for schools with limited accompanist availability.

• Singing with rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
• Balancing melody and harmony parts in a Broadway vocal texture
• Maintaining ensemble cohesion while performing with character and energy
• Reading chord-based harmonic structures beyond simple triads