Evita Medley (arr. Doug Watts): SATB Choral Octavo

Dramatic and cinematic, with the passion and political intrigue of Webber's score distilled into a compact performance piece. The medley format lets you experience the emotional arc of the show without committing to the full score.

Choirs with solid intonation and blend who want recognizable Broadway material without the demands of a full show production. Works for high school ensembles at the intermediate-advanced level and community choirs seeking contemporary showstopper repertoire.

• Balance the weight of the melodic line between sections; this medley demands clean voice leading since you're moving through multiple hits from the score.
• Pay attention to the rhythmic precision in any rhythmic passages that reference the original orchestration; precision here sells the theatrical character.
• Consider how tempo connects between movements within the medley; smooth transitions keep the arc intact rather than letting each section feel isolated.

This works beautifully as a pops concert showstopper or as part of a Broadway-themed concert. It's substantial enough to anchor a concert section but short enough (11 pages) that you can build a complete program around it without overloading rehearsal time.

• Sustaining tension across multiple tempo changes
• Balancing melody against harmonic support in theatrical contexts
• Maintaining textural clarity in a medley format with shifting musical material
• Collaborative ensemble singing with clear sectional independence