Opening Night: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00026809
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"The Lion King," "Wicked," "Spamalot," "The Producers" ... all have taken Broadway by storm. Celebrate the magic and music of several recent hits in this 14-minute dazzling medley! Songs include: "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life," "As If We Never Said Goodbye," "The Avenue Q Theme," "Be Our Guest," "Circle Of Life," "I Go To Rio," "My Strongest Suit," "One Short Day," "Opening Night," "Run, Freedom, Run!" And "You Can't Stop The Beat." Performance Time: Approx. 19:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00026809
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About the Artist: Mac Huff
Mac Huff has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and inventive arrangers in choral music, with a particular gift for transforming theatrical repertoire into singable, exciting choir pieces. His arrangements prioritize accessibility without sacrificing sophistication, making him a go-to voice for directors seeking contemporary material that engages both performers and audiences.
Why we love this
This medley moves with the energy of Broadway itself, pacing 11 songs across 19 minutes without ever feeling rushed. The combo voicing keeps rehearsal manageable while the instrumental arrangements give your students genuine orchestral color to respond to, making them feel like they're performing a real theatrical production rather than a school concert.
What to expect
Theatrical sparkle meets choral warmth. Your singers move through familiar Broadway moments with genuine joy, supported by bright orchestrations that evoke the energy of opening night without demanding pit musicians.
Who it's for
High school and middle school choirs looking for contemporary concert material that lands with audiences. Any director needing a reliably fun opener or closer that bridges theatrical and choral worlds without requiring elaborate staging.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the tempo for 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' early in rehearsals since it sets the comic tone for the entire opening section.
- Balance the ensemble during 'Circle Of Life' so the accompaniment doesn't overshadow your singers in this recognizable moment.
- Treat transitions between songs as mini performance opportunities; clean cutoffs and synchronized breath patterns make medley momentum feel intentional.
- Let the recorded instrumental parts do the heavy lifting in 'Be Our Guest' and 'You Can't Stop The Beat' so your choir can focus on precision with those driving rhythms.
How to use it
Open a spring concert with this and you've immediately signaled that the evening will be entertaining rather than formal. It also works beautifully as a finale when you want to send audiences home energized, especially if you're following heavier classical or sacred repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing rhythmic interlocking between vocal and instrumental lines
- Maintaining ensemble focus across quick tempo and style transitions
- Shaping articulation to match Broadway vocal idioms (rhythmic precision in uptempo patter, legato in emotional moments)
- Balancing blend with character differentiation across 11 distinct song identities
- Responding to instrumental accompaniment as an ensemble partner rather than background