Corn: SAB Choral Octavo
from Shucked
Words and music by Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark / arr. Eric Van Cleave
Item: 00-PO-0007282
$2.55
Minimum order quantity: 20 copies
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Description
Musical theater fans will be all "ears" for this barn-burner from Broadway's Shucked. It's a truncated version of the a-maize-ing opening number. Sing about the world's most useful crop in a hilarious three-minute arrangement that hits all the highlights of the corny crowd-pleaser. Kicks off with a theatrical duet, breaks into a bouncy two-beat, includes a kernel of a kickline, plus some full gospel sangin' at the end---wow!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
20
SKU:
00-PO-0007282
More about this title
About the Composer: Shane McAnally
Shane McAnally is a Grammy-winning composer and producer who has shaped contemporary country and musical theater with his distinctive storytelling voice. His work on Broadway's Shucked demonstrates his gift for crafting music that balances theatrical humor with genuine musicality, making complex arrangements accessible to performers across skill levels.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original without requiring a large ensemble or complex instrumentation. The mix of theatrical duet, bouncy two-beat, and gospel styling gives your choir multiple musical landscapes to inhabit, keeping singers engaged and audiences thoroughly entertained from start to finish.
What to expect
Bursting with barnyard humor and unabashed fun, this arrangement swings between intimate comic timing and full-voiced celebration. It's the kind of piece that makes singers smile during rehearsal and audience members laugh out loud in concert, combining theatrical charm with genuine musical craft.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that delivers high entertainment value without excessive technical demands. SAB voicing makes this accessible to mixed choirs with developing singers, while the theatrical content and musical variety appeal to performers who enjoy musical theater styles and comedic storytelling.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the theatrical duet opening with clear character work and diction; these lines set the comedic tone for everything that follows.
- Lock the two-beat rhythm section (piano and any available drums) early in rehearsal so the choir can layer their parts confidently over a solid foundation.
- Bring out the contrast between the gospel section and the earlier material by adjusting dynamics, vowel shapes, and rhythmic precision in that final push.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to help singers internalize the full arrangement's architecture, especially where vocal parts dance around the groove rather than doubling it.
How to use it
Program this as a show-stopping opener or a crowd-pleasing finale, especially in concerts emphasizing contemporary musical theater or humor. It works beautifully alongside other pop choral selections or as a palate-cleanser between more serious pieces, giving your concert personality and keeping energy high.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic flexibility in shifting between duple meter groove and syncopated figures
- Theatrical expression and character work within an ensemble context
- Gospel singing style and the vocal production required for that idiom
- Sectional independence while maintaining a cohesive sound