Ragtime (Choral Selections): SATB Choral Octavo
Featuring: Ragtime / New Music / Till We Reach That Day / Wheels of a Dream / Our Children / Make Them Hear You / Success
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty / arr. Jeff Funk
Item: 00-PO-0002956
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Description
Pre-Broadway runs of the Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens musical Ragtime played to packed houses in Toronto and Los Angeles. Now on Broadway, it's one of the toughest tickets to get in New York. Sure to make an incredible impact on the '98 Tony awards, this show is a winner! This choral selection incorporates a variety of songs that capture the flavor of the entire show. Don't miss this one!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
32
SKU:
00-PO-0002956
More about this title
About the Composer: Stephen Flaherty
Stephen Flaherty has established himself as one of Broadway's most versatile composers, creating scores that span intimate chamber works to sweeping theatrical spectacles. His gift for melody and harmonic sophistication has earned him multiple Tony Award nominations and a reputation for writing music that connects emotionally with audiences while remaining playable by a wide range of performers.
Why we love this
Jeff Funk's arrangements capture the essence of Ragtime's diverse musical palette without overwhelming a high school or community choir. The selection gives you genuine Broadway material that feels substantial on stage while remaining vocally accessible, and the recorded accompaniments mean your ensemble sounds polished from the first rehearsal.
What to expect
Energy and nostalgia blend together as the syncopation of early twentieth-century ragtime mingles with Flaherty's lyrical gift. The collection sweeps you from intimate character moments to anthemic ensemble numbers, capturing both the historical texture and the emotional heartbeat of the show.
Who it's for
Directors seeking Broadway material with substance for intermediate to advanced SATB choirs. This works equally well for high school show choirs, community theater ensembles, or concert choirs looking to program contemporary musical theater alongside traditional repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the piano accompaniment carefully; recorded tracks can overshadow lighter choral sections if your singers aren't engaging fully with the microphone setup.
- Pay attention to syncopation in the rhythmic figures; ragtime's characteristic stride bass and offbeat accents require precision from all four voice parts working together.
- Shape the phrases with the Broadway tradition in mind, allowing for generous rubato in certain moments while maintaining the infectious energy that makes ragtime distinctive.
- Use the dramatic range of this collection to your advantage in rehearsal, building contrast between the reflective passages and the ebullient, syncopated numbers.
How to use it
Consider this as a centerpiece for a pops concert, a Broadway-themed evening, or a closer to your season finale that leaves audiences on their feet. The variety within the selection means you can program individual pieces strategically throughout the year or present the whole collection as a medley-style segment.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading and execution in ragtime style
- Balancing four-part harmony with Broadway-style diction and phrasing
- Ensemble blend across changing tempos and dynamics
- Interpretation of early twentieth-century musical theater idiom