Songs of a Disney Villain (Choral Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Alan Billingsley
Item: 35-PK00449879
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Every good story needs a good villain and Disney has created some of the best. Here are five great songs that are sung by the characters we love to hate--Cruella de Vil from "101 Dalmations", Gaston from "Beauty and the Beast", the Python from "The Jungle Book", Ursula from "The Little Mermaid", and Scar from "The Lion King".
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00449879
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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley
Alan Billingsley brings three decades of versatility to every project he touches, working across educational settings, commercial recordings, television productions, and theme park entertainment. His deep partnership with The Walt Disney Company has made him a trusted voice in adapting Disney's catalog for choral and instrumental ensembles, and he regularly leads clinics at Disneyland's Magic Music Days events.
Beyond his Disney work, Billingsley has served as music director for the NBC series "Days of Our Lives," orchestrated live television performances and national tours, and composed original material that has garnered Grammy consideration. He holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University and maintains a fully digital recording studio in Los Angeles, giving him insight into both the pedagogical and professional sides of music-making.
Why we love this
Billingsley captures the theatrical swagger of these villain songs without oversimplifying them for young singers. Each character's musical personality comes through distinctly, and the medley structure gives your ensemble a cinematic arc that holds an audience from the first notes of Cruella's scheming to Scar's final growl.
What to expect
Dramatic and delicious. This medley lives in the theatrical sweet spot where villains are genuinely fun to sing, complete with menacing minor keys, swagger-filled rhythms, and moments of genuine musical darkness that let young singers explore a wider emotional range than typical school repertoire allows.
Who it's for
Middle school and high school choirs looking for engaging concert material that connects with students who grew up watching these films. Directors seeking a medley that delivers theatrical impact and clear character differentiation without requiring elaborate staging or extended rehearsal time.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the character work. These aren't generic villain moments; they're fully realized personalities. Coach your singers to find the attitude and malice in their phrasing, especially during Ursula's seductive passages and Gaston's swaggering declarations.
- Balance clarity with ensemble blend in the medley transitions. Billingsley's arrangement moves briskly between songs, so mark your cutoffs cleanly and establish tempo confidence before each new section takes over.
- Use the accompaniment tracks to lock the rhythmic energy, particularly during the driving sections in Gaston and Scar. These songs thrive on propulsive momentum rather than rubato.
- Shape the instrumental moments carefully. The pak includes backing tracks that frame each villain's entrance; give them space to land and let the orchestration do its narrative work before voices enter.
How to use it
Build a "Disney Villains vs. Heroes" concert pairing this medley against another arrangement of heroic Disney moments, creating a full dramatic arc. Alternatively, use it as a standalone pops concert centerpiece when you want to showcase your ensemble's ability to characterize and perform with theatrical flair.
Skills your students will build
- Character interpretation through vocal shaping and dynamic control
- Medley navigation across contrasting tempos and styles
- Ensemble precision during rapid transitions between sections
- Reading and executing rhythmic figures tied to character personalities