Girls Wanna Have Fun (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Sheryl Crow / Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK00397019
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The pop world of the 80s and 90s was shaped by incredible artists who revolutionized the music of the era. Your SSA groups will enjoy recreating the songs in this 5-minute medley, which include: "All I Wanna Do" (Sheryl Crow), "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (Cyndi Lauper), "I'm So Excited" (Pointer Sisters), "Material Girl" (Madonna).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00397019
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About the Artist: Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow emerged from the 1990s pop landscape as both a distinctive vocalist and accomplished musician, blending rock sensibility with pop accessibility across multiple Grammy Award-winning albums. Her songwriting shaped the era's sound, and her catalog remains a fixture in contemporary music education for its strong melodies, relatable lyrics, and appeal to student singers.
Crow's influence extends beyond recordings into the fabric of pop music pedagogy. Arrangers frequently draw from her work because her songs showcase clear harmonic structures and vocal writing that engages young singers while maintaining musical integrity.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's medley captures the infectious energy of four pop landmarks without sacrificing singability or arrangement sophistication. The five-minute arc gives SSA groups a showcase that feels substantial while remaining accessible, and the songs themselves carry enough cultural weight that students arrive already knowing the melodies.
What to expect
This medley pulses with the optimism and swagger of its source era, balancing nostalgia with genuine musicality. Each song retains its character while the arrangement's internal transitions create momentum, giving the whole piece the feel of a greatest-hits set that earns its runtime.
Who it's for
SSA choirs seeking a contemporary medley that engages both singers and audiences will find this arrangement energetic without being corny. It works equally well for high school groups looking for concert pops material or college ensembles wanting a fun opener or closer.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the pocket early in rehearsal by isolating the rhythm section parts from "All I Wanna Do." Lock the groove before layering vocals.
- Map out the transitions between songs during a full run-through. Each shift needs clarity so the medley breathes rather than feels stitched together.
- Balance the iconic vocal hooks in "Material Girl" with ensemble cohesion. Soloists should sit inside the section's sound rather than standing apart.
- Record a tempo reference for the accompaniment tracks before your first rehearsal so singers know what they're matching.
How to use it
Schedule this as a second-half opener on a concert mixing classics and pop; its familiarity and energy reset the room's attention after heavier works. It pairs well with other contemporary choral pops or can anchor an entire concert built around a specific decade's music.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
- Ensemble balance when multiple melody layers occur simultaneously
- Stylistic singing in the pop/rock vernacular
- Quick transitions and song-to-song continuity in medley format
- Responding to instrumental accompaniment tracks