Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax
Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score Sheet Music Preview

Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): Score: Choral SoundPax

From the Musical 42nd Street)

Words by Al Dubin, music by Harry Warren / arr. Larry Shackley

Item: 00-PR-0003156
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Here's a dynamic new arrangement of the title song from the often revived musical hit, 42nd Street. Offered in true-to-form Broadway style, just the way you want to sing it---and hear it! SoundPax includes t. sax., b. sax., 2 tpt., tbn., rhy.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 32
SKU: 00-PR-0003156
Instrumentation: SoundPax

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About the Composer: Harry Warren

Harry Warren (1893-1981) composed some of Broadway and Hollywood's most enduring melodies across five decades. His gift for writing singable, memorable tunes made him a favorite among performers and audiences alike, and his work earned him three Academy Awards. Warren's catalog includes standards that remain central to the American songbook, performed by everyone from jazz singers to Broadway casts.

Why we love this

Larry Shackley's arrangement captures the theatrical swagger of the original while keeping the vocal writing fresh and energetic for mixed voices. The SoundPax instrumentation (tenor and bass saxophones, two trumpets, trombone, and rhythm section) delivers that authentic Broadway orchestra sound without requiring a pit band, making this a practical choice for concert programming.

What to expect

Energetic and theatrical. The song captures the bustle and romance of 42nd Street itself, with bright melodic hooks and a rhythm that propels the music forward. Singing it feels like stepping onto a Broadway stage.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking Broadway standards that feel current and fun without demanding a large pit orchestra. This works for mixed ensembles at the high school, community, or undergraduate level looking to program a show tune that audiences know and love.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythm section to the recorded accompaniment early in rehearsal so the choir can lock onto the groove and feel the Broadway jazz inflection.
  • Shape the melodic phrases with confidence; this song thrives on clear, declarative singing rather than overly legato phrasing.
  • Balance the saxophones and brass so they support but don't overshadow the vocal line, especially in the refrain where the melody drives the arrangement.
  • Nail the rhythmic precision in the unison passages; the punch of this song depends on crisp articulation and synchronized diction.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to set a joyful, sophisticated tone, or program it as part of a Broadway or standards showcase. Its accessibility and high recognition factor make it a natural choice when you want an audience-pleasing number that also demonstrates your choir's ability to swing.

Skills your students will build

  • jazz articulation and phrasing
  • rhythmic precision in syncopated melodies
  • blend and balance with jazz ensemble accompaniment
  • Broadway style vowel placement and diction
  • reading chord-driven arrangements

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