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Disney Movie Ballads (Medley) (arr. Mac Huff): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

As performed by Alan Menken / As performed by Tim Rice / As performed by Howard Ashman / Arranged by Mac Huff

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00178031

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About the Artist: Alan Menken

Alan Menken is the composer behind some of the most recognizable melodies in modern musical theater and film. His work on Disney's animated renaissance, from The Little Mermaid through Aladdin and beyond, established a melodic language that feels both classically rooted and thoroughly contemporary. For music educators, Menken's gift for writing accessible yet emotionally resonant material makes his songs ideal for building student musicianship alongside genuine artistic engagement.

Menken's collaborations with lyricists like Howard Ashman and Tim Rice produced scores that reward both careful listening and spirited performance. His melodies sit naturally for singers across multiple voice types, and his harmonic sophistication supports directors who want to stretch their choirs beyond pop arrangements into something more musically substantial.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the emotional arc of these beloved songs while keeping the writing singable across a full range of voice types and abilities. The 15-page medley format gives you significant concert material without requiring soloists, and the 3-part voicing accommodates choirs in transition or those managing uneven voice distributions. These ballads carry genuine dramatic weight, so your singers get to feel the stakes of real storytelling rather than just executing a pop medley.

What to expect

These ballads carry the intimate vulnerability that made the original films resonate so deeply. Singing through them creates moments of genuine tenderness and dramatic richness, whether the medley lands as a quiet centerpiece in your program or as an emotionally engaging showcase for singers who connect deeply to Disney's storytelling tradition.

Who it's for

Directors building concert programs that appeal to audiences of all ages without sacrificing musical substance. Choirs with mixed voice sections or intermediate singers who thrive on material they already know and love. Programs that want to showcase students' ability to handle lyrical singing and emotional storytelling.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat phrase endings with deliberation rather than bouncing off them; these ballads need space to breathe and land emotionally
  • Balance the bass line carefully so harmonic movement reads clearly without overshadowing the melody
  • Explore dynamic contrast between songs in the medley, using softer dynamics early and building overall intensity to create arc across the whole arrangement
  • Record a rehearsal to identify which transitions between songs need work; medleys live or die on their flow

How to use it

Use this as your spring concert anchor or your winter holiday program's emotional core, especially if you're programming alongside more contemporary or upbeat selections. The medley format works beautifully as a standalone feature that doesn't require additional choreography or staging, leaving space for your singers to focus entirely on vocal quality and phrasing.

Skills your students will build

  • Legit singing across connected phrases without rhythmic resets
  • Blending harmony parts in a medley format that shifts between songs
  • Sustaining emotional narrative across tempo and key changes
  • Balancing familiar material with interpretive nuance and vocal care

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