The Rhythm Of Life: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00034512
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A concert showstopper! Feel the tingle in your fingers and your feet with this wonderful new setting of the popular Cy Coleman classic from "Sweet Charity." Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00034512
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About the Artist: Roger Emerson
Roger Emerson has built a distinctive career as a choral arranger whose work spans Broadway standards, popular songs, and jazz-influenced charts. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musical sophistication, making him a frequent choice for programs that need to engage both singers and audiences. Emerson's gift for adapting iconic vocal material into ensemble settings has made his work a staple in choral libraries across school and community programs.
Why we love this
Emerson captures the infectious energy of Coleman's original without requiring a pit orchestra or elaborate staging. The combo voicing keeps the focus on the joy of singing together while the instrumental parts provide authentic groove and polish that elevates any spring concert.
What to expect
Buoyant and dapper. This arrangement captures the sophistication and rhythmic swagger of 1960s Broadway, with the kind of infectious groove that makes audiences tap their feet and singers grin through their phrases.
Who it's for
Directors programming a concert that needs an immediate crowd-pleaser without resorting to overly simplistic material. Works equally well for high school and community choirs comfortable with Broadway style and rhythmic sophistication.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsals; this piece lives and dies by the precision of your rhythm section and the cohesion between singers and players.
- Lean into the swagger of the melody. Broadway material demands commitment to the character and style, not just accurate notes.
- Balance the vocal sections so the accompaniment can breathe. Too much choir drowns out the playful instrumental interplay that makes this arrangement special.
- Let the accompaniment guide the singers through the syncopated passages. Trust the orchestration to keep everyone together.
How to use it
Perfect as a second-act opener or finale to a pops concert where you want to shift energy and tempo. It pairs well with other Coleman material or sits comfortably alongside contemporary popular songs.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading and execution
- Broadway style phrasing and articulation
- Coordination between choir and instrumental ensemble
- Swing and groove interpretation
- Balancing vocal lines with accompaniment density