Take A Look At Us Now (from Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile) (arr. Mac Huff): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mac Huff's 2-part voicing captures the infectious charm of the original without demanding advanced part independence. The arrangement sits comfortably for middle and early high school choirs, making it an excellent selection when you want contemporary film music that feels fresh and fun without requiring mature vocal control or sophisticated harmonic awareness from singers.

Bright, playful, and genuinely joyful. The song radiates the kind of optimism and humor that made the film memorable, with a melodic shape that sits naturally in the voice and invites genuine smiling throughout the performance.

Middle school and early high school choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that connects with students' film knowledge while remaining technically accessible. This works especially well for programs building confidence in younger singers or for ensembles preparing pop-influenced concert sets.

• Shape the melody with dynamic contours that reflect the song's theatrical origins; avoid singing it flat or overly rhythmic, which flattens its personality.
• Balance the two parts carefully during the refrain so the countermelody doesn't compete with the main line; the supporting voice should feel supportive, not equal.
• Work the rhythm section and ensemble together as a unit early in rehearsal; the groove anchors everything else and gives singers confidence in their parts.

Feature this in a spring concert celebrating film and television music, pairing it alongside other contemporary vocal selections to showcase your ensemble's versatility. It also serves as a confident opener or closer for a program, immediately engaging your audience and setting a warm, accessible tone.

• Singing contemporary film music with appropriate style and energy
• Balancing two-part harmony in pop/theater contexts
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in grooved accompaniment
• Shaping melody with dynamic awareness across phrases