Songs of a Disney Sidekick (Choral Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK01717025
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There are Disney heroes and there are Disney villains, but this rip-roaring barn-burner of a choral arrangement belongs to those fringe characters that inhabit the sideline of the story. They make us chuckle, cry, swoon, and offer up the invaluable support that the leads often need more than anything: Disney sidekicks. Includes: Under the Sea, The Bare Necessities, Friend Like Me, Hakuna Matata, and Be Our Guest.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01717025
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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley
Alan Billingsley brings decades of experience arranging across every musical idiom, from educational choral works to commercial recordings, television productions, and theme park entertainment. His deep partnership with The Walt Disney Company spans multiple decades, and he has served as a clinician at Disneyland's "Magic Music Days" program, where his arrangements have become staples of music education.
Billingsley's career encompasses music direction for NBC's "Days of Our Lives," orchestration for live tours, and composition work that has garnered Grammy consideration. A graduate of Indiana University with degrees in both music and psychology, he operates a fully digital recording studio in Los Angeles and continues to create original theatrical works alongside his prolific arrangement catalog.
Why we love this
Billingsley has curated a collection that celebrates the emotional heart of these films without relying on the protagonist's moment in the spotlight. The medley format allows singers to inhabit five distinct characters across contrasting musical landscapes, from the relaxed groove of "Hakuna Matata" to the effervescent charm of "Be Our Guest." Your ensemble gets genuine performance variety within a single rehearsal arc.
What to expect
Infectious and theatrical. This medley captures the quick wit, warmth, and occasional mischief that make sidekicks memorable. Singers experience the swagger of Sebastian's Caribbean rhythms, the carefree wisdom of Baloo, the rapid-fire charm of the Genie, the African groove of Timon and Pumbaa, and the theatrical flair of the enchanted castle inhabitants, all woven into one cohesive journey.
Who it's for
Choirs at the middle school through community college level seeking repertoire with immediate audience appeal and genuine musical substance. Any program looking for a showstopper finale or concert opener that celebrates beloved characters beyond the traditional lead roles.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish clear character work for each song section. Assign specific singers or voice parts to embody each sidekick, giving them ownership of their moment rather than treating the medley as generic Disney hits.
- Balance the instrumental accompaniment to support lyrical clarity in songs like "Under the Sea" and "Friend Like Me," where rapid text delivery competes with orchestral texture.
- Create distinct emotional beats between sections. The transition from the playful humor of "Hakuna Matata" into the grandeur of "Be Our Guest" demands a tempo and dynamic reset to maintain audience engagement.
How to use it
Reserve this for a concert moment where you want to shift energy and invite your audience to celebrate characters they already love. The medley works beautifully as a concert closer or as an opener that establishes a lighter, more entertaining tone before moving into your classical selections.
Skills your students will build
- Quick stylistic shifts between Caribbean, jazz, pop, and theatrical idioms
- Sustaining rhythmic cohesion across contrasting tempos
- Character-driven interpretation and ensemble communication
- Rapid text delivery and articulation in energetic passages
- Dynamic control and balance in densely arranged orchestral textures