There's No Tune Like a Show Tune (arr. Mark Hayes): Choral Instrumental Pak

Mark Hayes knows how to make Broadway material accessible without sacrificing the energy and joy that makes these songs memorable. His arrangement captures the theatrical spirit of show tunes while giving your choir manageable part writing and genuine fun to sing, making it a natural fit for a concert that needs both musical substance and audience appeal.

Stepping into a Broadway stage with the energy of a live orchestra behind you. The arrangement balances theatrical personality with genuine musicianship, capturing the wit and warmth that made these songs beloved without veering into parody or camp.

Choirs seeking Broadway material that plays well with instrumental accompaniment and keeps audiences engaged without requiring extensive rehearsal time. Works for high school, college, church, and community ensembles with access to or interest in building an instrumental arrangement.

• Keep the text clear and conversational, even when there are ensemble passages. These lyrics want to be heard and understood, just as they would in a theater.
• Honor the rhythmic snap and drive of Broadway idiom. Don't let it settle into choral sweetness; the accompaniment should feel propulsive and alive.
• Balance the energy between your singers and the instrumental parts. Hayes has written accompaniments that support without overwhelming, so make sure your band or orchestra players know they're part of the storytelling, not just providing backup.

Pair this with your pops concert or lighter repertoire segment to bridge between classical and contemporary programming. It works equally well as an opener to set an upbeat tone or as a closer that leaves the audience smiling, and it gives soloists or small vocal groups a chance to shine within an ensemble context.

• Articulation and diction in a conversational, theatrical style
• Ensemble balance when singing with rhythmically active accompaniment
• Interpretation of Broadway vocal phrasing and rhythmic flexibility
• Responding to instrumental textures and accompanying instruments as scene partners