Forty-Second Street (from the musical Forty-Second Street): SATB Choral Octavo
From the Musical 42nd Street)
Words by Al Dubin, music by Harry Warren / arr. Larry Shackley
Item: 00-PO-0003165
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Description
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!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003165
More about this title
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 crafting hooks that stick with audiences made him a cornerstone of the Great American Songbook, with a catalog that includes standards like "I Only Have Eyes for You" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo."
Warren's theatrical instinct shaped his compositional voice. He understood how to build momentum in a number, when to let a melody breathe, and how to make a song feel both intimate and grand. Forty-Second Street, the title song from the 1980 revival and original 1933 film, captures that duality perfectly—a showstopper that never loses sight of melody.
Why we love this
Larry Shackley's arrangement brings Broadway swagger to the choral stage without losing the song's infectious optimism. The voicing sits comfortably in mixed voices while maintaining rhythmic drive and harmonic color, making it equally effective as a concert opener or a finale that sends the audience out smiling.
What to expect
Pure New York energy and showbiz glamour. The piece crackles with optimism and rhythmic verve, evoking the glitter and hustle of the stage. You hear the tap shoes, feel the ensemble's collective joy, and sense a celebration of theatrical ambition.
Who it's for
Directors programming Broadway standards, community theater musicians transitioning to concert repertoire, or any choir looking to add a proven crowd-pleaser with real musical substance. The piece works for intermediate to advanced choirs comfortable with jazz idiom and rhythmic precision.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the section vocals with care during the verse passages. The alto and tenor lines often carry countermelody material that clarifies the harmonic movement; these need to be heard but not to overpower the soprano line.
- Dig into the jazz inflections in the rhythm section if you're using instrumental accompaniment. Swing the eighth notes on cue and lean into syncopated hits to capture authentic Broadway groove.
- Shape the dynamics to build from verse into the refrain. This song thrives on energy, but that energy lands harder when you have contrast to play against.
- Work the text with intention, especially in the fast passages. Clear diction on rhythmically dense material keeps the humor and personality alive.
How to use it
Open a pops concert or spring show with this number to set an upbeat, entertainment-forward tone immediately. It also works beautifully as a penultimate selection before a more introspective finale, giving the audience a chance to move and groove before the program winds down.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz articulation and swing phrasing
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
- Balancing countermelody lines in mixed-voice texture
- Broadway style interpretation and theatrical text delivery
- Ensemble cohesion in fast, rhythm-driven material