Stayin' Alive (A Medley of Hit Songs Recorded by the Bee Gees): SATB Choral Octavo
A Medley of Hit Songs Recorded by the Bee Gees
Words and music by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb / arr. Teena Chinn
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0002589
$3.50
Minimum order quantity: 20 copies
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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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
20
SKU:
00-PO-0002589
More about this title
About the Composer: Barry Gibb
Barry Gibb stands as one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of the late 20th century. As the primary composer and lead vocalist of the Bee Gees, he crafted some of the most recognizable melodies in popular music history, with songwriting credits on dozens of international hits across multiple decades.
Gibb's compositional approach emphasizes vocal harmony and melodic accessibility, qualities that made the Bee Gees' music endure long after the disco era. His arrangements of the group's material for various ensembles demonstrate how pop songwriting can translate effectively across different musical contexts, making his work valuable for educators exploring contemporary repertoire.
Why we love this
Teena Chinn's arrangement captures the unmistakable harmonic richness and four-part vocal writing the Bee Gees were known for, making this medley both familiar and satisfying to perform. The seven-song selection spans their career arc, giving your singers access to songs they actually know and want to sing. At Grade 3, the voicing stays singable while preserving the sophisticated vocal textures that defined the group.
What to expect
Smooth, warm, and instantly recognizable. These arrangements preserve the Bee Gees' signature close harmonies and rich vocal blends while letting the iconic melodies shine through each section. There's a built-in satisfaction in singing music your audience knows and loves.
Who it's for
Choirs looking to program popular music that still reads cleanly and sounds musically substantial. The Grade 3 accessibility makes this suitable for high school choirs, community ensembles, and skilled middle school groups with strong singers.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soprano and alto lines in passages where they share the melody; these voices carry the Bee Gees' signature sound and should sit on top without overpowering the harmonic foundation below.
- Keep the tempo steady but unhurried through chord changes, especially where the arrangements shift between songs. Recorded accompaniment will anchor this for you.
- Encourage clean vowel production across all voice parts to let the four-part harmony bloom. These songs rely on blend and clarity of individual lines.
- Mark the dynamic shifts between songs and rehearse transitions crisply; moving cleanly from "How Deep Is Your Love" into the next section maintains the medley's energy.
How to use it
This works beautifully on a concert where you want to include contemporary repertoire without straying from quality writing. The medley structure gives you seven minutes of engaging music in one rehearsal commitment, making it efficient programming for spring concerts or multicultural programming.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in four-part close harmony
- Transitioning smoothly between multiple songs
- Balancing independent voice lines within a sustained chord texture
- Interpreting pop style and phrasing through a choral lens
- Working with recorded accompaniment for intonation reference