Stephen Schwartz: A Musical Celebration (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Jane M. Campbell / By Stephen Schwartz / By Matthias Claudius / Arranged by Mac Huff
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Celebrate the music of Stephen Schwartz, from Broadway's wunderkind to a bona fide musical legend! This 23-minute medley will take you and your audience into his creative world with spectacular award-winning songs from such shows as "Godspell, Wicked, Children of Eden, Pocahontas, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Working," and more, including "All Good Gifts, Colors of the Wind, Day by Day, Defying Gravity, For Good, God Help the Outcasts, It's an Art, Just Around the Riverbend, Meadowlark, Popular, The Spark of Creation, Topsy Turvy, We Beseech Thee, When You Believe." Total duration: ca. 23:30.
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00187586
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About the Composer: Jane M. Campbell
Jane M. Campbell is an accomplished composer and arranger with deep roots in choral and theatrical music. Her work spans sacred, secular, and popular idioms, and she has built a reputation for creating accessible yet musically substantive pieces that engage singers and audiences alike.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement threads together 14 Schwartz gems without feeling scattered or superficial. The medley respects each song's identity while building momentum across the full 23 minutes, making it an intelligent choice for concert programming that celebrates Broadway craft without requiring a full orchestral lift.
What to expect
A master class in musical storytelling. Moving from the spiritual intimacy of 'Godspell' through the soaring theater magic of 'Wicked' and 'The Prince of Egypt,' this medley captures Schwartz's gift for melody and heart. The pacing feels generous rather than rushed, allowing listeners to sink into each moment before the next begins.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking a substantial concert centerpiece that showcases Broadway repertoire without overloading rehearsal schedules with multiple full pieces. This works equally well for high school, community, and college ensembles with intermediate to advanced singing skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal blend carefully during key transitions between songs; each piece carries its own harmonic language, and clarity in the shift helps audiences follow the journey.
- Work the ensemble on stylistic consistency within each Schwartz section. 'Defying Gravity' lives in a different emotional register than 'Popular,' and nailing those tonal shifts keeps the medley engaging rather than monotonous.
- Give the rhythm section room to breathe during the smaller, more introspective moments like 'For Good.' The instrumental pak will carry melodic and harmonic weight; let dynamics do the storytelling.
How to use it
Reserve this for a spring or end-of-year concert where you want to deliver something substantial that crowds will recognize. The breadth of material works beautifully as a closing piece or as the centerpiece of a Broadway-focused set.
Skills your students will build
- Managing stylistic transitions across multiple songs and emotional landscapes
- Clarity in ensemble voicing across extended medley forms
- Rhythmic coordination with accompanying ensemble (when using the pak)
- Sustaining vocal energy and focus across a 23-minute arc