Leading Men: Songs That Stopped The Show (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00092099
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Bring these showstoppers to your audience with this 9-minute medley featuring unforgettable moments from the Broadway stage. Songs include: "Bring Him Home" (Les Miserables), "If I Were a Rich Man" (Fiddler on the Roof), "Luck Be a Lady" (Guys and Dolls), "They Call the Wind Maria" (Paint Your Wagon), "Willkommen" (Cabaret). Duration: ca. 9:20.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00092099
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About the Arranger: Mac Huff
Mac Huff is an arranger whose work centers on choral writing that balances accessibility with musical sophistication. His arrangements have become staples in concert and festival settings, known for honoring the original material while creating fresh interpretations suited to ensemble performance.
Why we love this
Huff has threaded together five legendary Broadway moments without sacrificing any of their emotional weight or theatrical flair. The medley structure gives you a complete concert piece that feels earned rather than cobbled together, and your singers will feel the electricity of performing music audiences actually know by heart.
What to expect
A walk through Broadway's golden era, each song a familiar threshold you cross into its own world. There's the ache of longing, the humor of aspiration, the swagger of luck, the romance of wandering, and the dark allure of a cabaret all condensed into nine minutes of pure storytelling.
Who it's for
Directors seeking a signature closer or featured concert moment that connects with audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds. Combo voicing makes this accessible to smaller ensembles while maintaining the richness these songs deserve.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to the character shifts between numbers. Each song needs its own personality and tempo, so use rehearsal time to let singers inhabit the emotional landscape of Tevye, then Jean Valjean, then Sky Masterson in rapid succession.
- Balance the ensemble texture throughout. These are soloists' songs, so support the featured voices without drowning them; the accompaniment should enhance rather than compete.
- Mark dynamic transitions clearly in your score and parts. Moving between the introspection of 'Bring Him Home' and the buoyancy of 'Luck Be a Lady' demands crisp execution of the written dynamics.
How to use it
Reserve this for a spring concert finale or a pops program where it can anchor the second half. The medley format also works beautifully in a Broadway or musical theater themed concert, where it can sit alongside other show tunes and give singers a polished, cohesive spotlight.
Skills your students will build
- Executing tempo changes and meter transitions between distinct musical sections
- Sustaining character and dramatic intent across multiple contrasting songs
- Balancing ensemble support roles with showcasing solo or small-group moments
- Interpreting stylistic differences between introspective ballad, comedic patter, energetic uptempo, and sultry cabaret idioms