Someone in the Crowd: Score
Music from the Motion Picture La La Land
Music by Justin Hurwitz, lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul / arr. Alan Billingsley
Item: 00-PR-0006010
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Description
The cast of La La Land gets all dolled up and heads to a lavish Hollywood Hills party during this big production number from the hugely successful motion picture. The lively tempo, jazzy feel, and cheeky lyrics are fantastically fun and fuel the fire to become (or find) that someone special amongst a crowd of hopefuls. Great for all choirs, and especially girls' groups!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
74
SKU:
00-PR-0006010
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Composer: Justin Hurwitz
Justin Hurwitz won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for La La Land (2016), bringing orchestral sophistication and jazz sensibility to a contemporary musical narrative. His work for film demonstrates a gift for writing music that serves character and story while remaining accessible and memorable for diverse audiences.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the infectious energy and swagger of the original film moment without losing the jazz harmonies and rhythmic sophistication that make the song distinctive. This is a genuine crowd-pleaser that works equally well in a concert setting or as part of a full musical theater program, and the SoundPax format keeps your singers engaged with modern pop sonority.
What to expect
Picture an evening of glamour and aspiration, where confidence and humor collide. The music sparkles with syncopated rhythms and jazzy sonorities, creating an irresistible momentum that captures both the visual spectacle of the film and the emotional heart of the scene.
Who it's for
This arrangement fits girls' choirs beautifully, but works equally well in mixed ensembles and shows choirs looking for contemporary pop repertoire with genuine musical substance. Any choir comfortable with jazz harmonies and rhythmic independence will thrive with this selection.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic pocket early. The "cheeky" vibe depends on crisp, confident articulation; work through syncopated passages as a section before dividing into parts.
- Balance the text with musicality. The lyrics deliver personality, so encourage singers to commit to the attitude without sacrificing blend or intonation.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in groove and tempo, especially if your rhythm section is still developing confidence with the jazz idiom.
- Shape the dynamics in layers. Build energy verse by verse so the final chorus lands with full impact.
How to use it
Program this as a showstopper in a pops concert or as part of a musical theater focused program. It also serves well as a finale or encore, providing the kind of contemporary, high-energy closer that audiences remember long after the concert ends.
Skills your students will build
- Singing jazz harmonies and contemporary chord extensions
- Maintaining rhythmic precision with syncopation in 4/4 time
- Blending and balancing within a pop/jazz texture
- Text clarity and character interpretation in contemporary styles
- Independence within ensemble contexts with active accompaniment