Crazy 'Bout Croonin' (A Medley for Men): Choral SoundPax

Beck's gift for writing men's voices shines here. He captures the swagger and warmth of classic crooning while keeping the four-part writing singable and fun, so your guys stay engaged through all twelve pages. The medley format gives you one package with real variety, making this ideal for concerts where you want a moment of pure entertainment alongside more serious repertoire.

Smooth, confident, and playful. The medley format channels that Forever Plaid energy of guys having genuine fun together while delivering real musicality. There's charm in the arrangement, swagger in the harmonies, and enough personality that audiences lean forward instead of settle back.

Men's choirs looking for a showcase piece that audiences adore. Directors who want their male singers to perform music that feels current and relevant while tapping into a timeless vocal tradition.

• Balance the close harmony in the upper voices by encouraging your tenors and leads to sing with resonance rather than volume; the basses and baritones can anchor with a warm, grounded tone without overshadowing the higher lines.
• Work the rhythm section parts separately before full rehearsal so the accompaniment drives the groove; the SoundPax gives you that pocket, but your singers will lock in better if they understand their role in the rhythmic conversation.
• Shape each song in the medley distinctly so transitions feel intentional rather than mechanical; slight tempo adjustments between tunes help each crooner moment breathe on its own.
• Lean into diction clarity in the lyrics; old-school style demands crisp consonants and open vowels so the charm and humor land with your audience.

Perfect as a concert lighter that lands between or after more substantial choral works. The entertainment value gives your program dynamic range, and the twelve-page length means you're not eating up the entire second half. Works especially well for fundraising concerts, alumni events, or any program where you want to remind people why singing together matters.

• Singing in close harmony and balancing four-part blend across changing voice ranges
• Interpreting vocal style and microphone technique within a crooner/pop vocal context
• Responding to rhythm section accompaniment and internalizing groove-based accompaniment
• Sustaining legit vocal production while maintaining character and storytelling in pop repertoire