Concerto for Singing Chickens and Piano: 2 or 3-Part, or SATB (any combination of voices) Choral Octavo

A piece called "Concerto for Singing Chickens" announces itself with humor and permission to have genuine fun in rehearsal. Lawrence gives you a novelty that actually works musically, with flexible voicing that lets you cast it however your ensemble needs, and the concept itself becomes an instant memory for audiences.

Playful and energetic, with the theatrical appeal of a novelty number that refuses to wink at the audience. The music has its own charm beneath the concept, making it genuinely satisfying to perform rather than merely amusing.

Directors programming a concert that needs a standout moment of levity without sacrificing musicality. This works for middle school through community choirs seeking repertoire that engages singers in the concept while building genuine vocal control and ensemble cohesion.

• Commit fully to the character concept. The novelty works only if singers treat the piece with vocal integrity, not irony or apology.
• Experiment with the flexibility offered by the "any combination of voices" option during rehearsals. Determine which voicing distributes your singers most effectively and sits best for your group's range and texture preferences.
• Layer in choreography or staging if your concert allows it. The concept invites visual imagination without requiring it.

Position this as a concert highlight that signals permission for your audience to relax and enjoy unexpected joy. The flexible voicing makes it useful mid-year when you may not yet know your full roster or when singers are absent, and the novelty factor gives it natural appeal as a finale or near-finale choice.

• Flexible voice part reading (SATB and mixed 2-3 part combinations)
• Ensemble blend and balance in accessible novelty repertoire
• Performance confidence and character commitment
• Quick musical decision-making when voicing options are adjustable