License to Scat (from the motion picture License to Wed): Choral SoundPax
From the Motion Picture License to Wed
Words and music by Christophe Beck and Adam Blau / arr. Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PK-0001353
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Description
Jazz and concert choirs alike will want to zoom out and buy this hot new choral featured in the motion picture License to Wed. Driving contrapuntal scat melodies are introduced in each voice, then we kick into second gear with a blast of a fast waltz. Don't get caught without "License to Scat" in your program this year! Includes parts for bass, glock., vibes, and drumset.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PK-0001353
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Composer: Christophe Beck
Christophe Beck is a composer known for his work across film, television, and concert music. His ability to blend contemporary idioms with accessible melodic writing has made his music a staple in both educational and professional settings.
Why we love this
Jay Althouse's arrangement captures the infectious energy of the film while building real musical challenges into each voice part. The contrapuntal scat writing keeps all sections engaged, and the shift into the fast waltz gives you a moment of dynamic surprise that audiences genuinely enjoy. This is the kind of contemporary choral writing that feels current without relying on gimmicks.
What to expect
Playful and propulsive, with the energy of a jazz club filtered through pop arranging sensibility. The piece moves with intelligence rather than novelty, building from intricate vocal lines into a joyful, toe-tapping waltz that feels both surprising and inevitable.
Who it's for
Jazz and pop choirs who want contemporary material with substance, and concert choirs looking to expand beyond traditional repertoire. This works for groups comfortable with rhythmic complexity and scat singing, from high school through adult ensembles.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic precision of the scat melodies across all four voices before introducing text; the overlapping lines need tight ensemble alignment to cut through clearly.
- Balance the instrumental parts so the bass, glock, vibes, and drumset support rather than overpower the vocal lines during the contrapuntal section.
- Shape the waltz section with a clear tempo shift and articulation change; let the harmonic movement breathe so the fast triplet feel lands with impact.
- Drill the rhythmic subdivisions of the scat passages separately by voice; students often rush when singing fast repeated patterns, so isolated rehearsal pays off.
How to use it
Program this as a mid-set energy boost on a mixed concert, or use it to anchor a full pop or jazz showcase. The film tie-in gives it natural appeal for audiences, and the instrumental flexibility means you can adjust orchestration to match what your ensemble can manage.
Skills your students will build
- Scat singing with clear articulation and rhythmic precision
- Reading and performing overlapping contrapuntal melodies
- Shifting between meters and tempos (waltz as contrasting section)
- Coordinating with instrumental accompaniment parts
- Balance and blend in dense four-part writing