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Ease on Down the Road: SATB Choral Octavo

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Ease on Down the Road: SATB Choral Octavo

with "Everybody Rejoice"

Arr. Mac Huff

Item: 00-WBCH93304

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From the motion picture The Wiz.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Ease on Down the Road: SATB Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 029156104844
SKU: 00-WBCH93304

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About the Arranger: Mac Huff

Mac Huff has spent decades crafting pop and musical theater arrangements for choirs of all levels. His work appears across the Alfred catalog and beyond, consistently balancing accessibility with genuine musicality. Huff understands what singers need to succeed with contemporary material: clear voicing, singable lines, and arrangements that honor the original while opening the door for ensemble voices.

Why we love this

This arrangement lands the funk and optimism of the iconic film moment without overcomplicating the voicing. The recorded accompaniment keeps energy high while your singers focus on blend and rhythmic precision, making it a genuine confidence builder for groups tackling pop repertoire.

What to expect

Propulsive and infectious, with enough rhythmic sophistication to reward careful preparation. The arrangement channels the movie's infectious optimism while giving singers real work on blend and rhythmic independence.

Who it's for

Choirs at intermediate level and beyond who want to program something immediately recognizable and deeply engaging. This works equally well for concert settings, pops shows, or feel-good programming that actually challenges singers to grow.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the groove in your rhythm section and let the syncopation breathe; rushing the offbeats flattens the whole feel.
  • Treat the melodic peaks as moments to shine, not strain. This song is built on joy, not volume.
  • Lock the articulation across all sections on rhythmic syllables. Crisp consonants on the syncopated hits make the arrangement snap.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary or musical theater selections for a pops concert, or use it as an opener to energize an audience at the top of a full-length show. It's also perfect for spring or end-of-year programming when singers are looking for something fun that still demands their best.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
  • Maintaining groove against the accompaniment
  • Blend and intonation in divided voicings
  • Stylistic interpretation of pop and musical theater idioms

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