Wild Things II (Medley): TBB Choral Octavo

Emerson captures the playful spirit of the source material while writing idiomatically for men's voices across multiple voicing options. The medley format lets you program something genuinely entertaining without needing a full production number, and the 15 pages move quickly enough to hold attention in concert.

Lighthearted and playful, with the kind of musical wit that makes audiences smile without feeling condescended to. The arrangement respects the fun inherent in the source material while keeping singers engaged and the music moving forward with intention.

Directors programming a concert that needs a moment of levity, especially those working with TTB, TBB, or TTBB ensembles. This works equally well for high school groups looking for accessible repertoire or college choirs seeking a fun change of pace between serious work.

• Lean into the comedic timing. These songs benefit from clarity in articulation and slight exaggeration of rhythmic placement to land the humor.
• Balance the blend across sections when voicing shifts occur. Men's choirs can sound thin if tenors aren't supported adequately in lighter moments.
• Record a practice track with just the bass and piano parts. Allowing singers to hear their individual lines in context accelerates learning.

Place this after a set of more demanding repertoire to reset the room's energy, or use it as a concert closer when you want audiences leaving with a positive memory. The multiple voicing options mean you could program different arrangements of this medley across your ensemble levels if you're running a full program.

• Shifting between TTBB, TBB, and TTB voicings within a single piece
• Rhythmic precision in comedic musical contexts
• Blending and balance across changing voice configurations
• Sustaining energy and character through medley format transitions