Put A Lid On It: Choral Octavo Digital SoundPax
Words and music by Tom Maxwell / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PK-0007035
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Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Put A Lid On It: Choral Octavo Digital SoundPax comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
SKU:
00-PK-0007035
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement brings contemporary pop energy to a witty, singable tune that works equally well in a concert setting or as a palate cleanser between heavier repertoire. The SoundPax format gives you flexibility: use the recorded accompaniment for rehearsals and performances, or pull the instrumental parts for a more integrated sound with your ensemble's own musicians.
What to expect
Spirited and modern, with a rhythmic vitality that engages singers and audiences alike. The piece carries the swagger of pop songwriting while remaining grounded in choral craftsmanship.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary material with personality and accessibility. This arrangement works for mixed choirs of all levels and suits directors who want to program pop repertoire without sacrificing musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a confident rhythmic foundation by locking the pulse with your accompaniment track during early rehearsals; the pop groove depends on precision and forward momentum.
- Shape the text delivery for comedic impact. Clarity and articulation on key phrases will land the humor without sacrificing musicality.
- Balance the blend between your strongest singers and the recorded accompaniment so the vocal parts read clearly without competing for attention.
How to use it
Program this as a strategic energy shift in a concert, or use it to open a set with immediate audience connection. It pairs well alongside other Alfred Pop Choral Series selections for a thematic pop concert program.
Skills your students will build
- Pop rhythmic conventions and syncopation
- Text-driven performance with comedic timing
- Blend and balance in contemporary harmonic settings
- Working with recorded accompaniments in performance