Dancing Queen (from Mamma Mia!) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by ABBA / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00462873
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The Swedish pop supergroup ABBA was an international sensation. The jukebox musical "Mamma Mia!" introduced a whole new audience to the music of ABBA while those who never left it were re-energized. Here is the smash hit from the show, the group, the movie and more and it is perfect for bringing your audience to its feet.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00462873
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About the Artist: ABBA
ABBA dominated the global pop landscape from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s, crafting infectious melodies and sophisticated arrangements that transcended typical pop songwriting. The Swedish quartet's catalog spans disco, pop, and rock with remarkable consistency in quality, earning them a permanent place in music education through their appearance in Mamma Mia! and continued cultural relevance.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the irresistible groove of the original while giving your singers a real melody to sink their teeth into. This is the kind of contemporary pop hit that actually energizes an audience and reminds students why they started singing in the first place. The accessibility combined with genuine musical substance makes it work equally well in a spring concert or as a program closer.
What to expect
Pure, unironic joy. The arrangement maintains the sparkle and propulsive energy of the original while giving your ensemble room to make it their own. Expect genuine smiles from your singers and spontaneous movement from your audience.
Who it's for
Directors seeking contemporary material that audiences genuinely recognize and respond to. This works for high school choirs and above, where singers can handle the rhythmic precision and style demands without losing the fun factor.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythmic precision tight in the rhythm section; the disco underpinnings need a steady pulse or the tune loses its infectious momentum.
- Let the singers find the conversational quality in their phrasing rather than over-enunciating; ABBA's style thrives on a natural, almost speech-like delivery.
- Balance the vocal arrangement so the hook remains clear even when instrumental parts are filling in around it.
- Consider the dynamic arc across the entire piece; build toward the final chorus without staying at full volume throughout.
How to use it
A concert finale with staying power; this sends people out of the auditorium with the tune stuck in their heads and a reminder that choral music can be contemporary and relevant. It also pairs well alongside other musical theater selections or as part of a program exploring pop songwriting across decades.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in disco and contemporary pop idioms
- Stylistic phrasing in non-classical contexts
- Balancing melody with accompanying parts
- Ensemble cohesion while maintaining rhythmic groove