Songs from Stranger Things, Vol. II: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK01732611
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As the Duffer Brothers' homage to 1980s-era Spielberg, King and Carpenter stories wraps up its epic five-season run on Netflix, we present this second volume of hit songs featured in this award-winning, destined-to-be-a-classic show. Stranger Things is a bona fide cultural touchstone, and the unforgettable characters and storylines are underscored by era-specific music that just begs to be sung!: Includes: California Dreamin', Running Up That Hill, Rock You Like a Hurricane, Separate Ways and Hazy Shade of Winter.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01732611
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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley
Alan Billingsley has shaped the sound of entertainment across multiple mediums for decades. His arrangements and original compositions appear in educational settings, broadcast productions, theme park attractions, and Broadway-style musicals. He served as music director and pianist for NBC's "Days of Our Lives" and has collaborated extensively with The Walt Disney Company, where he remains a featured clinician at Disneyland's "Magic Music Days."
Billingsley's creative output spans radio, television, corporate events, and recording projects with professional artists. Seven of his compositions have received Grammy consideration. He holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University and operates a fully digital recording studio in Los Angeles, allowing him to bring both compositional craft and production expertise to every project.
Why we love this
Billingsley captures the emotional weight of these iconic songs while respecting what made them resonate in the first place. These five tracks span the show's emotional spectrum, from 1960s optimism to 1980s synth-driven anxiety, giving your choir genuine variety within a single thematic program. The rhythm voicing keeps everything accessible while maintaining the contemporary sound that makes Stranger Things arrangements feel vital and current.
What to expect
A nostalgic journey through decades of pop and rock that defined the Stranger Things universe. These arrangements capture the yearning, mystery, and 1980s atmosphere that made the show unforgettable, blending familiar melodies with rich harmonic textures that reward singers and listeners.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with genuine cultural relevance and built-in audience connection. High school and college programs looking to program music that appeals to students and listeners alike while maintaining musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the original recordings before rehearsal. Knowing how each song sits in its source material gives singers the authenticity these arrangements reward.
- Let the rhythm section lock in early. These songs live and die by their groove; don't wait until dress rehearsal to establish that foundation.
- Emphasize the era-specific production details in your sound. The 1980s synth textures and 1960s folk elements are part of what makes this collection work.
- Build dynamics gradually across the program. Variety in volume and intensity keeps the narrative arc alive across five consecutive pieces.
How to use it
Build an entire pop-focused concert around this collection, pairing it with other contemporary or classic rock arrangements. Use it as your show finale, letting the cultural momentum of Stranger Things carry the audience out on a high note. The five-song arc works equally well as a substantial program chunk in a larger pops concert or as a complete standalone set for a spring concert.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting arrangement details that serve the source material authenticity
- Sustaining rhythmic precision across extended pop-rock compositions
- Balancing vocal blend in rhythm section voicing
- Understanding era-specific vocal production and style
- Executing dynamic shaping that mirrors the emotional arc of hit songs