It's Showtime!: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Words and music by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0005396
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A real "show" style opener for your next concert! Whether it's your show choir, concert choir, pop choir or a combination concert, this one will set the stage for your entire program. Add simple choreography to give it your own "pizzazz"!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0005396
More about this title
About the Composer: Berta Poorman
Berta and Sonja Poorman have built a two-decade partnership writing choral music that spans sacred and secular styles. As a mother-daughter team, they've gained deep experience working with singers of all ages in church choral settings, which informs their instinct for what works in the rehearsal room.
Their compositions are known for clean voice leading and text choices that energize rather than burden the ensemble. Accessibility without condescension is their signature approach, making their work a trusted resource for directors seeking music that singers genuinely enjoy performing.
Why we love this
This piece knows exactly what it's supposed to do: grab your audience before anything else happens. The show-choir energy and built-in movement opportunities mean your singers will feel the difference between this and a standard concert opener, and your audience will too. Three-part mixed voicing keeps it singable across a range of choir sizes without sacrificing the contemporary pop-influenced sound that makes it fun to perform.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and engineered for momentum. This is music built to electrify a room at the top of a concert. The contemporary idiom and rhythmic drive give it an immediacy that contrasts beautifully with longer or more introspective works that follow.
Who it's for
Concert choirs and show choirs looking for a contemporary opener that works for Grade 3 singers. It fits programs ranging from traditional choral settings to pop-influenced ensembles, and it's flexible enough for mid-sized or larger groups.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the choreography as integral to the arrangement, not optional. Even simple blocking (turning, arm gestures on key phrases) amplifies the theatrical impact and gives your singers confidence in a high-energy opener.
- Balance the three parts clearly so the harmonic color reads. SAB voicing can muddy if altos aren't singing with bright tone and projection.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the contemporary groove during rehearsals. This style of music relies on rhythmic precision and pocket feel, not just hitting pitches.
- Build energy through the piece rather than singing it at one dynamic level. Let the singers feel the lift and acceleration toward the final moments.
How to use it
Open your next concert with this. Its energy and theatrical appeal make it the ideal first impression, especially if your program includes a mix of styles or if you're programming for a general audience rather than a strictly classical one. It also works as a strong closer if you're looking to send the audience out on a high note.
Skills your students will build
- Contemporary rhythmic precision and pocket feel in a pop-influenced style
- Three-part SAB voicing balance and blend
- Integrating movement and staging with choral singing
- Dynamic control and building intensity across a phrase
- Ensemble coherence in high-energy, rhythmically driven material