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Razzamatazz: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Razzamatazz: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words and music by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

Item: 00-A-00014989

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00014989

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has composed and arranged over 450 works for choir, vocalists, and young singers. His resources span from choral octavos to full musicals, and his music reaches performers across the globe; a quick search online reveals his work in constant use in rehearsal halls and concert halls worldwide. Beck holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and he brings both scholarship and practical experience to his writing, having worked as a studio singer, tenor soloist, and guest conductor for honor choirs throughout the United States.

Beyond his publishing work, Beck remains active as a clinician, adjudicator, and choreographer for music educators and students nationwide. He performs regularly with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and directs musical theatre productions, grounding his compositions in the real demands of rehearsal and performance. His commitment to music literacy and choral artistry shapes every piece he creates for Alfred Music's catalog.

Why we love this

Razzamatazz delivers the theatrical energy and kinetic humor that keeps singers engaged without requiring elaborate production values. Beck and Fisher have built in movement and staging options that feel natural to the music rather than tacked on, and the novelty style gives your choir permission to be playful and uninhibited on stage. The recorded accompaniment lets you rehearse independently while focusing on the choreography and character work that make this piece shine.

What to expect

Razzamatazz swings with theatrical flair and playful energy. The music invites singers to loosen up, lean into character, and enjoy themselves on stage, all while maintaining the precision and ensemble sound that defines good choral singing.

Who it's for

Choirs looking for a crowd-pleasing novelty number that balances fun with legitimate musicianship. This works well for middle school through adult ensembles that have enough comfort with each other to embrace comedy and staging.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic pocket, especially during the more syncopated sections; this frees your attention for cueing dancers and singers simultaneously.
  • Establish clear sightlines between your singers and whichever students are leading the movement sequences so they can follow cues without losing their place in the music.
  • Commit to exaggerated articulation and vowel shapes during the novelty passages; the humor lands hardest when the singing is crisp and intentional, not apologetic.
  • Build the choreography in layers during rehearsal: lock the vocal line first, add simple movement second, then layer in any ensemble choreography once singers feel secure.

How to use it

Program this as a concert finale or early-season fun number to build ensemble camaraderie and confidence before tackling heavier repertoire. It also works as a pops concert anchor or a competition piece where staging and personality can set your choir apart from more traditional selections.

Skills your students will build

  • Performing with character and theatrical awareness in a choral context
  • Coordinating singing with movement and blocking
  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated, novelty-style vocal lines
  • Ensemble cohesion through synchronized choreography

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