The Greatest Show: 3-Part Mixed / SAB, a cappella Choral Octavo
from The Greatest Showman
Words and music by Ryan Lewis, Justin Paul, and Benj Pasek / arr. Bryan Sharpe
Item: 00-PO-0006468
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Presenting the dramatic opener from the blockbuster film The Greatest Showman in 3-part mixed/SAB and SSA arrangements for contemporary a cappella groups! Yes, even developing choirs can get in on the act with this powerhouse that is equally impressive and accessible. Surging energy grabs you right from the start and takes you to dizzying heights by the sing-your-heart-out chorus. Includes body percussion for the entire group, plus online access to a notated vocal percussion part.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0006468
More about this title
About the Composer: Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis is a composer and music producer whose work spans film, television, and theater. He collaborated with Justin Paul and Benj Pasek on the soundtrack to The Greatest Showman, contributing to the film's massive cultural moment and multiple Grammy nominations. His compositions are known for their theatrical sweep and accessibility, making them natural choices for choral arrangement.
Why we love this
Bryan Sharpe's arrangement captures the infectious momentum of the original without sacrificing musicality or accessibility. The inclusion of body percussion throughout gives every singer something rhythmic to anchor into, creating a unified sound even in three parts. Your singers get to perform a legitimate contemporary hit that feels current and exciting rather than diluted.
What to expect
Theatrical and propulsive. The arrangement builds from an intimate, dramatic entrance into something genuinely powerful and joyful, with the body percussion giving everything a kinetic edge. It's the sound of controlled excitement, energy channeled rather than unleashed.
Who it's for
Developing choirs that want contemporary material with real impact but need accessibility. Groups performing at concerts, competitions, or community events will find this both achieves polish and maintains enthusiasm from singers who recognize and love the song.
How to get the most out of it
- Layer the body percussion gradually during rehearsals. Start with just the core rhythm (snap or clap on beats 2 and 4), then add hand hits as voices stabilize, so students aren't juggling percussion and notes simultaneously early on.
- Lock the energy of the chorus section by having singers physically move or lean into the big moments. The arrangement is written to surge, and staging that energy makes the 'sing-your-heart-out' quality intentional rather than accidental.
- Explore the notated vocal percussion part with interested singers before full rehearsals. Even one vocalist handling the vp line frees the director to focus on blend and intonation in the main three parts.
- Balance the dramatic opener carefully. It's easy for energy to spike and then crash. Keep tension building steadily through to the chorus rather than exhausting the group early.
How to use it
This works as a concert opener that commands attention immediately or as a finale that sends the audience out energized. It pairs well on programs with other contemporary a cappella selections or as a contrast to classical repertoire, signaling to your audience that this group performs across genres.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision with body percussion integrated into singing
- Sustaining energy and momentum across long phrases
- Blending in a three-part texture without instrumental support
- Dynamic control and phrasing in contemporary style
- Part independence while maintaining ensemble cohesion