Humpty Dumpty: 2-Part Choral Octavo
By Dave and Jean Perry
Item: 00-PO-0000481
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Description
Show off the personality and musicality of your 2-part choir with this irresistible novelty number. The embellished nursery rhyme is written in a minor key with an easy swing, singable vocal lines, and simple scat singing. Humorous one-liners at the hilarious end will "crack" you up. Eggcellent!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0000481
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Why we love this
This arrangement proves that novelty numbers don't have to feel cheap or thrown together. The minor key tonality lifts it above typical children's fare, while the scat singing and swing groove give singers genuine musicality to sink their teeth into. The humor lands because the writing is solid.
What to expect
Minor key swing with a playful edge. The nursery rhyme becomes something more sophisticated once the scat enters, creating a blend of nostalgia and contemporary groove. The humor builds gradually, culminating in punchlines that feel earned rather than forced.
Who it's for
Two-part choirs looking for a piece that entertains without sacrificing musical substance. This works equally well for middle school groups building confidence in a capella balance or community choirs wanting to lighten a concert with genuine musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the scat singing phrases with clear articulation; treat those syllables as rhythmic patterns rather than throwaway vocal effects.
- Let the swing feel breathe naturally in the accompaniment. Your singers will lock in better if you conduct with a relaxed pulse rather than rigid tempo.
- Lean into the comedic timing at the end. The punchlines work only if your singers commit to the dramatic pauses and delivery.
How to use it
Position this as a concert closer or an opener to a lighter set. It pairs well alongside other contemporary choral novelties but strong enough to stand alone as a palette cleanser between serious repertoire. The twelve-page length makes it manageable for spring or informal concert programs.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in a minor tonality with secure intonation
- Maintaining a swing rhythm while singing pitched and scat syllables
- Blending two vocal parts with stylistic flexibility
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated and syncopated figures
- Comic timing and dramatic interpretation in choral performance