Walk Like A Man: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Bob Crewe / By Bob Gaudio / As performed by The Four Seasons / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Item: 35-PK00219749
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One of the songs that propelled the Four Seasons to stardom and a showstopper in the Broadway musical Jersey Boys that chronicles their rags-to-riches story, your men's group will bring down the house with the soaring falsetto over solid rock and roll harmonies. Duration: ca. 1:50.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00219749
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About the Composer: Bob Crewe
Bob Crewe shaped the sound of 1960s pop as a composer, lyricist, and producer who understood how to craft hits that stuck with audiences. His partnership with Bob Gaudio at Four Seasons Records produced some of the decade's most memorable songs, combining tight vocal harmonies with infectious melodies that crossed over from radio to concert halls.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the essential DNA of the original without sacrificing anything in the transition to choir. The falsetto writing sits naturally for men's voices, and the rock and roll groove translates brilliantly to a cappella or with minimal accompaniment, making this both vocally rewarding and genuinely fun to perform.
What to expect
The falsetto carries a buoyant, almost playful energy that recalls the swagger of the original while the harmonies ground the piece in solid vocal craft. You get the infectious joy of a hit record paired with the harmonic sophistication that makes singers feel like real musicians.
Who it's for
Men's ensembles of all levels will find this arrangement accessible yet satisfying, from high school combos looking for a crowd-pleaser to college groups wanting a touch of nostalgia in a concert. Directors seeking repertoire that bridges pop and Broadway repertoire will appreciate how naturally it fits alongside more contemporary material.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the falsetto line so it soars without sounding strained; the effect should feel effortless rather than pushed, even at performance volume.
- Lock the rhythmic pocket early in rehearsals by having the group snap along with the backbeat during warm-ups.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full 1:50 by pulling back slightly at the verse and building steadily toward the final repetitions of the hook.
- Emphasize the vowel consistency in the harmonies, especially on held notes, so the blended sound feels like one unified voice rather than multiple parts.
How to use it
Slot this into a concert celebrating pop standards or Broadway hits, where its high energy provides an ideal closer or encore. It works particularly well in spring concerts or end-of-year celebrations where audiences already feel nostalgic for 1960s classics.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained falsetto passages with control and blend
- Locking into rock and roll rhythms with precision
- Balancing melody and supporting harmony parts in a compact arrangement
- Projecting energy and character while maintaining vocal health
- Reading simple but effective pop voicings and chord structures