Takin' It to the Streets: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Taylor Hicks / As performed by Michael McDonald / As performed by The Doobie Brothers / Arranged by Roger Emerson
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Classic 70's rock from Michael McDonald and the Doobie Brothers! This driving chart has all the energy you want including vocal scat choruses for the instrumental solos. Perfect for pop, jazz and show groups looking to make an impression!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00305235
More about this title
About the Artist: Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks rose to prominence as the winner of American Idol's fifth season in 2006, bringing a soulful, blues-informed approach to contemporary pop and rock. His interpretations of classic material and original work have established him as a versatile vocalist equally comfortable in soul, rock, and theatrical contexts.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the swagger and groove of this 70s classic while building in opportunities for your singers to shine beyond melody. The scat vocal lines over instrumental sections give ensemble members a chance to inhabit the rhythm section texture, turning what could be a passive listening moment into active musicmaking.
What to expect
Funky, propulsive, and unapologetically fun. The arrangement brings the strut of 70s rock into a choral setting, with infectious rhythms that make audiences move and singers lean into the pocket. It feels less like a concert hall piece and more like a room full of musicians who actually want to play together.
Who it's for
Pop, jazz, and show choirs ready for material with contemporary groove and cross-genre appeal. Groups comfortable with rhythmic sophistication and singers who can handle scat or rhythmic vocal writing will find solid footing here.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the pocket with your rhythm section during the verse. The chart's energy hinges on that pocket staying tight, so rehearse the band separately to establish the groove before adding vocals.
- Shape the scat choruses with clear articulation. Singers need to hear where the accents fall in relation to the drums and bass, so mark your score accordingly.
- Let the dynamics breathe. The arrangement likely shifts between verses and choruses; resist the urge to sing everything at full volume and instead follow the arc of the song.
- Balance vocal and instrumental textures in the mix. When scat lines overlap with instrumental solos, both layers should remain audible and distinct.
How to use it
Slot this into a show choir setlist or a jazz concert's pop showcase section where it can anchor a set of rhythm-driven charts. It also works well as a spring concert centerpiece for groups looking to bookend the season with something lighter and more contemporary than their fall programming.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated ensemble passages
- Scat singing and rhythmic vocal improvisation
- Balancing articulation with groove and pocket
- Listening to and locking with rhythm section instruments