Songs of a Disney Hero: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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Songs of a Disney Hero: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Arranged by Alan Billingsley

Item: 35-DS00416970
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 26
SKU: 35-DS00416970

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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley brings decades of professional arranging and composing across every musical medium imaginable. From Disney theme parks to Broadway stages, from NBC television to corporate events, his portfolio spans educational publications, commercial recordings, radio and television work, and live performance direction. His seven Grammy-considered compositions and ongoing collaborations with The Walt Disney Company reflect a rare combination of commercial polish and pedagogical insight.

Billingsley's deep roots in music education show in his arrangement work for schools and choirs. He has led clinician sessions at Disney's "Magic Music Days" and maintains a full digital recording studio in Los Angeles where he continues composing and producing. A graduate of Indiana University with degrees in both music and psychology, he understands how students learn and what makes music engaging across age groups.

Why we love this

Billingsley's Disney experience means this arrangement captures the emotional heart of the source material without over-complicating the voicing for young singers. The 26 pages give you substantial musical content that still fits comfortably into a concert program, and 2-part writing ensures accessibility while maintaining the sophistication that makes Disney songs rewarding to perform.

What to expect

Singing songs from a Disney hero film carries the magic of that story into your rehearsal room. These arrangements preserve the character and spirit of the original songs while fitting the voices and capabilities of young singers, making each piece feel like a genuine performance opportunity rather than a simplified exercise.

Who it's for

Elementary through middle school choirs looking for accessible, engaging material that connects to something students already know and love. Directors who want Disney repertoire written specifically for young singers, without dumbed-down arrangements or uncomfortable vocal ranges.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the character and story of each song rather than treating them as separate pieces. Disney melodies work best when singers commit emotionally to what they're singing about.
  • Balance the two parts carefully during rehearsals by sectioning parts separately first, then bringing them together once each part is secure in its own line.
  • Use the digital download format to print selective excerpts if you're studying just one song in detail before tackling the full collection.

How to use it

Build an entire concert around these pieces, or anchor a themed program celebrating film music and storytelling. The collection works equally well as a spring concert feature, a family-friendly performance, or part of a broader unit on contemporary musical theater and film scoring.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing independently in a two-part texture while maintaining awareness of the other part
  • Phrase shaping and dynamic control to support narrative and character in familiar melodies
  • Blend and balance between two vocal lines at various dynamic levels
  • Sustaining pitch accuracy over longer phrase lengths typical of Disney composition

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