Slap That Bass: Choral SoundPax
Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin / arr. Larry Shackley
Item: 00-PK-0004544
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Description
This fantastic novelty "music" song from the Gershwins features the men of your choir singing a "bass" part. Perform with live combo or SoundTrax CD. Fun staging possibilities, too! SoundPax includes rhy.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PK-0004544
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Composer: George Gershwin
George Gershwin (1898, 1937) bridged classical and popular music in ways that few composers have managed. He understood how to write for the voice, the orchestra, and the dance band with equal fluency, and his melodies have the kind of staying power that comes from genuine theatrical instinct. For music educators, Gershwin's work offers students a window into how American vernacular music, jazz, blues, musical theater, became the foundation of a serious compositional voice.
Why we love this
Gershwin's jazzy exuberance and clever orchestration shine through in this arrangement, which gives your men's section a genuine moment to shine with style and swagger. The novelty elements and staging potential make it a crowd-pleaser that doesn't sacrifice musicality or fun.
What to expect
Slick, rhythmically infectious, and shot through with the cool confidence of a 1920s jazz number. The piece swings with personality and wit, inviting singers into a world of style and sophistication that feels both vintage and timeless.
Who it's for
Directors looking for a men's feature that delivers genuine entertainment alongside musicality. Your choir will enjoy the swagger and accessibility of a Gershwin standard, while audiences respond to the energy and charm.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the rhythmic snap in the bass line; the men need to sing with the forward drive of a jazz ensemble, not the weight of a classical bass section.
- If performing with live combo, establish tempo and pocket with your rhythm section at rehearsal; the piece lives in the groove, not in metronomic precision.
- Lean into the character and humor of the arrangement; invite your singers to embody the confidence and wit the Gershwins built into this number.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in ensemble balance, especially for blending the men's part with upper voices if they're present in your arrangement.
How to use it
Program this as a palate cleanser or closer in a choral concert where you want to shift the mood toward entertainment and joy. It pairs naturally with other American popular standards or as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Singing jazz-influenced rhythms and syncopation with stylistic accuracy
- Balancing blend and personality in a featured men's section
- Responding to accompaniment texture and groove rather than conducting beat alone
- Developing confidence in novelty and character-driven performance