Disney Classics (Medley): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Arranged by Alan Billingsley

Item: 35-DS00447497

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 29
SKU: 35-DS00447497

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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley brings decades of experience across educational, commercial, and theatrical music. His arrangements and compositions span everything from theme park shows to television productions, and he has maintained a distinguished partnership with Disney that includes serving as a clinician for their "Magic Music Days" at Disneyland. His work has earned multiple Grammy Award considerations, and he holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University.

Beyond his Disney credentials, Billingsley has shaped the sound of major television productions as music director and pianist for NBC's "Days of Our Lives" and served as orchestrator for live television performances and national tours. He currently operates a fully digital recording studio in Los Angeles and continues to create original theatrical music, including contributions to the Broadway-style musical "On Our Way."

Why we love this

Billingsley's medley captures the emotional throughline of Disney's greatest moments without losing the spark that makes each song instantly recognizable. At 29 pages, the arrangement gives singers enough substantial material to feel invested while keeping rehearsal demands manageable. His intimate knowledge of Disney's musical DNA means every voicing choice serves the melody, not the other way around.

What to expect

Pure Disney magic wrapped in lush harmonies and smooth transitions. The medley moves with warmth and accessibility, never condescending, always inviting singers and listeners into the emotional world of these beloved songs.

Who it's for

Choirs with mixed voices looking for a crowd-pleasing concert opener or closer that requires meaningful musicianship without specialized voicing challenges. This works equally well for school choirs developing ensemble skills and community or church groups seeking polished, recognizable repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the inner voices carefully in the transitions between songs; they often carry the harmonic connective tissue that makes the medley feel seamless rather than choppy.
  • Work dynamics as a group before sectionals. The shift from one Disney classic to another needs collective commitment to avoid awkward musical seams.
  • Record a sectional rehearsal and have singers listen back to their own parts. This builds awareness of how their line functions within the fuller texture.
  • Shape phrases across the entire medley, not song by song. Treat this as one journey through Disney's catalog rather than isolated numbers strung together.

How to use it

Open your spring concert with this to set a joyful tone, or use it as an encore that sends the audience home humming. It pairs beautifully with more classical or contemporary pieces, offering welcome tonal relief and audience connection. The length also makes it a substantial closer for a shorter program.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing connected melodic lines across multiple phrases
  • Blending in three-part texture with clear part independence
  • Navigating key changes between medley sections
  • Sustaining ensemble focus through extended arrangements
  • Interpreting Disney-style diction and vowel shaping

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