Doodle Doo Doo: SATB Choral Octavo

Shaw crafts novelty material that actually teaches and entertains simultaneously. This arrangement taps into the irreverent energy that makes oldies such a crowd-pleaser while maintaining the musical integrity that keeps singers engaged.

Irreverent and buoyant. The novelty genre invites singers to have fun with the material while the oldie framework keeps it anchored in something familiar and nostalgic.

Mixed choirs seeking a showstopper for pops concerts, spring programs, or any performance where you want the audience smiling before the piece ends. The straightforward SATB voicing works well for high school and adult community ensembles.

• Lean into the playful character without sacrificing blend. The humor lands hardest when the ensemble sounds secure and committed.
• Keep diction crisp and synchronized in the fun syllabic passages. Precision enhances the comedic timing.
• Shape phrases with lift and energy. This style benefits from consistent forward motion rather than interpretive languor.

Program this after a set of serious work to shift the concert's energy and remind the audience that choral music can be playful. It also serves as an excellent closer if you want to send people out laughing.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated and novelty figures
• Comedic timing and artistic control through dynamic contrast
• Blend and intonation across SATB voicing in spirited tempos
• Diction clarity in conversational and humorous text setting