Raise You Up/Just Be (from Kinky Boots) (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00435868
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Kinky Boots, the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, and Best Original Score winner by 1980's pop icon Cyndi Lauper is wrapping up an impressive six-year run Broadway in April 2019. This show-closing and show-stopping number features the entire company with chances for multiple solos, weaving from funk to pop in breathtaking fashion. Don't miss your chance to program this dynamite closer!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00435868
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About the Arranger: Mac Huff
Mac Huff is a prolific choral arranger whose work spans Broadway, pop, and contemporary styles. His arrangements are known for translating the energy and sophistication of theatrical scores into accessible choral settings without sacrificing the emotional impact of the original material.
Why we love this
Mac Huff captures the infectious swagger of Cyndi Lauper's score while building in multiple solo opportunities that let your ensemble shine individually and collectively. The arrangement moves fluidly between funk and pop textures, creating a finale that lands with real theatrical punch.
What to expect
High energy, celebratory, and effortlessly cool. The arrangement captures that moment in Kinky Boots where the entire cast unites in defiant joy, shifting between silky funk grooves and soaring pop moments without ever losing its swagger.
Who it's for
Choirs with strong pop and Broadway chops looking for a show closer with real personality. You'll need soloists who can command a funk pocket and an ensemble comfortable with contemporary rhythmic language.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the funk groove in the rhythm section so the soloists sit clearly on top without losing the pocket that makes this arrangement swing.
- Mark solo assignments early in rehearsal and rotate singers through secondary parts so everyone feels ownership of the arrangement.
- Layer in the pop sensibilities gradually; let the ensemble find the groove before adding the vocal decorations and counterlines.
- Use dynamics strategically to build toward the company moments; the contrast between solo sections and full ensemble payoffs drives the dramatic arc.
How to use it
Reserve this for your final number on a concert where you want audiences leaving energized. It pairs well with other contemporary Broadway selections or works beautifully as the climax of a show-themed program that celebrates theatrical music.
Skills your students will build
- Managing funk and pop rhythmic feels with precision
- Balancing solo lines with harmonic support in contemporary styles
- Navigating genre shifts (funk to pop) within a single piece
- Singing with theatrical conviction and ensemble cohesion
- Responding to choreography while maintaining musical integrity