Hooray for Hollywood: SATB Choral Octavo

Andy Beck's arrangement captures the theatrical DNA of the original while building in genuine showmanship: a fanfare frame, built-in character moments, and a full-ensemble kick-line finale that turns your choir into performers, not just singers. This is the rare piece that works equally well for concert programming and pure entertainment value.

Step into a 1930s film studio where everything gleams, swings, and moves with swagger. The energy is buoyant and playful, with moments of glamour and comedy that let your singers lean into showmanship while staying musically grounded.

Choirs at the intermediate to advanced level (high school, college, or adult ensembles) who want to program a crowd-pleasing number with genuine entertainment polish. This works for any director looking to add theatrical flair to a pops or movie-themed concert without sacrificing musical substance.

• Treat the opening and closing fanfares as overture and curtain call. These moments set the style for everything in between, so nail the rhythmic precision and articulation.
• The three celebrity impersonators are built-in moments for character work. Assign specific singers or small groups to each and encourage distinct vocal personalities and physical choices.
• Lock in the bounce of the 2-beat feel from the start. This isn't a waltz or a swing; it's a tight, propulsive rhythm that keeps the energy high throughout.
• The kick-line section needs choreography. Even basic movement (stepping, pivoting, arm gestures) transforms the ending from musical to theatrical.

Position this as a concert centerpiece or finale where you want to shift from formal repertoire into pure entertainment. The theatrical staging and recorded accompaniment option make it ideal for a movie or Hollywood-themed concert, or as a standalone moment of levity in an otherwise serious program.

• Rhythmic precision in 2-beat feel
• Characteristic singing and vocal personality
• Coordination of singing with choreography and movement
• Ensemble synchronization across SATB voicing
• Performance confidence and stage presence