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Stayin' Alive (A Medley of Hit Songs Recorded by the Bee Gees): Choral Instrumental Parts

A Medley of Hit Songs Recorded by the Bee Gees

Words and music by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb / arr. Teena Chinn

Item: 00-PK-0006844

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The Gibb Brothers (Bee Gees) were one of the hottest groups of the late '60s and '70s. Their rich vocal harmonies provided a trademark sound that made them an award-winning group. Several of their hit songs became the foundation for the classic disco movie Saturday Night Fever. This medley includes: "Night Fever," "Stayin' Alive," "How Deep Is Your Love," "Too Much Heaven," "Words," "I Started a Joke," and "I've Gotta Get a Message To You."

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
SKU: 00-PK-0006844

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About the Composer: Barry Gibb

Barry Gibb co-founded the Bee Gees with his brothers Maurice and Robin, creating one of the most influential pop catalogs of the 20th century. His songwriting shaped the sound of disco and pop across three decades, with compositions that ranged from intricate vocal harmonies to infectious rhythmic grooves that defined Saturday Night Fever and countless radio hits.

Why we love this

This medley captures the Bee Gees' signature harmonic sophistication and infectious melodic sense in a format your singers already know how to navigate. The seven-song collection gives you substantial program value while staying true to the originals, and having instrumental parts available means you can layer in student musicians or recorded accompaniment depending on your ensemble's needs.

What to expect

Smooth, propulsive, and immediately recognizable. The Bee Gees' hallmark falsetto warmth runs throughout, paired with driving bass lines and that signature Saturday Night Fever gloss that carries listeners straight into the '70s.

Who it's for

Choirs with singers comfortable in pop idiom and at ease with contemporary vocal blend and phrasing. This works particularly well for programs that value entertainment value and audience connection without sacrificing musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the trademark vocal harmonies carefully; these songs live and die by the interplay between parts, so spend rehearsal time locking in blend before worrying about tempo.
  • The disco rhythmic foundation will want to sit in the accompaniment, but make sure your singers understand the pocket and don't rush the subdivision.
  • Lean into the emotional contrast between the slower ballads ("How Deep Is Your Love," "Words") and the uptempo grooves to keep the medley shape clear for your audience.

How to use it

Anchor a pop or classics program, or pair it with other iconic movie soundtracks for a themed concert. The medley format lets you program substantial repertoire in one piece while delivering the high-recognition factor audiences crave.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining vocal blend across multiple song sections and harmonic densities
  • Maintaining steady pulse and pocket in disco/pop rhythmic contexts
  • Interpreting contrasting emotional temperatures within a single medley structure
  • Balancing close harmony singing with clear diction in faster passages

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