Steam Heat: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Audrey Snyder
Item: 35-PK00414203
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From the Broadway musical "The Pajama Game" this is a production number to top all production numbers. With original choreography by Bob Fosse, your show choir will love creating the dance sequence.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00414203
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About the Arranger: Audrey Snyder
Audrey Snyder is a prolific arranger whose work has become standard in show choir repertoire. Her arrangements balance vocal accessibility with theatrical impact, making her a trusted voice for directors seeking pieces that engage both performers and audiences.
Why we love this
Snyder captures the infectious energy of Fosse's original choreography in this arrangement, giving your choir the bones they need to create something visually and vocally exciting. The piece respects the Broadway idiom without overwhelming young singers, and the built-in dance potential makes rehearsals genuinely fun.
What to expect
Sassy and sharp. The piece has the swagger of 1950s Broadway big band energy paired with Fosse's angular, syncopated movement vocabulary. It's joyful and slightly cheeky, with the kind of character that makes audiences smile and performers grin through their counts.
Who it's for
Show choirs with intermediate to advanced skills and access to choreography direction (whether from your staff or from resources available online). This works best for groups that already have the coordination and performance maturity to juggle singing and synchronized movement.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening. The groove depends on locking in unison or section parts early, which gives dancers something solid to build from.
- Let the rhythm section drive the feel. If accompaniment tracks are provided, ensure drums and bass sit tight together before layering in vocals.
- Build the vocal energy gradually through the number. Start lean and add weight as choreography intensifies, so the peak lands exactly where the dance peaks.
- Work with your choreographer to identify which vocal moments need breathiness versus punch. Some passages should feel like the singers are moving, others like they're catching their breath.
How to use it
This is a natural centerpiece for a Broadway or 20th century American music concert. It also anchors a pop/jazz focused show with legitimate musical theater credentials. The production value justifies investing rehearsal time, and the entertainment factor keeps audiences engaged in longer programs.
Skills your students will build
- Synchronized rhythm between singers and accompaniment in swing/Broadway grooves
- Coordination of vocal performance with choreography and blocking
- Period style in jazz articulation and phrasing
- Dynamic control and projection in an ensemble context
- Reading and executing rhythmic precision in syncopated passages