Let's Go To The Movies (from Annie) (arr. Alan Billingsley): SAB Choral Octavo

Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures all the charm and infectious energy of the original while making it accessible to developing singers. The SAB voicing sits comfortably in the middle voices without sacrificing the spirited character that makes this number so satisfying to perform.

Pure theatrical joy. The number practically radiates optimism and the simple pleasure of an outing to see a movie. Singing it feels like being invited into a moment of genuine excitement and camaraderie.

This arrangement works beautifully for middle school, high school, and community choirs looking for Broadway repertoire that's genuinely fun to sing. It's also a strong choice when you want material that audiences of all ages will recognize and enjoy.

• Keep the tempo buoyant and rhythmically tight. The accompaniment drives the piece forward, so your choir needs to match that infectious energy without rushing.
• Shape the melodic phrases to highlight the theatrical storytelling. This is an invitation to the movies, so treat the lyrics with the enthusiasm a character would bring to the moment.
• Balance the three parts so the melody stays visible even when all voices are singing. SAB arrangements can muddy quickly if the upper voices don't project slightly more than the inner and lower parts.
• Layer in dynamic contrast between sections to maintain interest over eleven pages. The repetition that makes this number memorable on stage becomes engaging in performance when you sculpt the dynamics thoughtfully.

Use this as a pop concert anchor or a closing piece for a Broadway-themed program. It's particularly effective as a transition piece between more formal selections, or as the finale that sends your audience out smiling.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated Broadway rhythms
• Projection and articulation in a theatrical style
• Three-part SAB voice independence
• Phrase shaping and lyrical storytelling in song