Hooray for Hollywood: SATB Choral Octavo

Andy Beck's arrangement captures all the theatrical energy of the original while keeping the voice writing accessible and fun for SATB ensembles. The combination of a punchy 2-beat, celebrity impersonations, and an actual kick-line moment gives your singers something to play with musically and physically, making this one of the most entertaining crowd-pleasers available for a movie-themed concert.

Imagine the opening credits of a classic Hollywood film rolling across the stage: bright, brassy, and unapologetically celebratory. The piece bounces with comedic energy during the impersonator sections, then builds into a full-ensemble moment complete with synchronized choreography that feels glamorous without requiring professional dancers.

This arrangement works for any SATB choir looking to program a movie-themed concert or add theatrical flair to a spring show. High school, college, and community choirs will find the vocal lines accessible while the staging and impersonation elements keep singers engaged and entertained.

• Keep the opening fanfare crisp and synchronized. The show biz energy depends on the rhythm section locking the 2-beat from the first measure.
• Assign the three celebrity impersonator sections (likely soloists or small groups) early in rehearsal and give them stage time to develop character and comedic timing.
• Work the kick-line moment as a separate staging rehearsal. Singers need to know their entrance cues, spacing, and exit before adding choreography to full-choir passages.
• Balance the recorded accompaniment carefully so it supports rather than overwhelms the voices, especially during the fanfare sections where clarity matters.

Open a movie-themed concert with this number to set an entertaining, high-energy tone immediately. It also works as a finale if you need a showstopper that gives your entire ensemble a chance to move and perform together on stage.

• Maintaining a steady 2-beat in a pop/jazz style while singing
• Balancing solo and ensemble roles within a single piece
• Coordinating vocal performance with choreography and staging cues
• Responding to recorded accompaniment with ensemble precision