Wild, Wild Women: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Mitch Ryder / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
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"Here they come, ready or not, stand back, they're hotter than hot!" Show off the girls in your choir with this power-packed change of pace! This 5-minute mini-medley includes these top songs: Devil with the Blue Dress, Elvira, The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena).
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00308969
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About the Artist: Mitch Ryder
Mitch Ryder rose to prominence in the 1960s as the frontman of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, a group that defined the high-octane energy of garage rock and soul. His collaborations with producer Don Harris produced some of the era's most infectious hits, including the driving arrangements and explosive vocal delivery that became his trademark. Ryder's ability to command a stage and inject raw enthusiasm into every performance made him a natural choice for material built on showmanship and infectious groove.
In the classroom and rehearsal room, Ryder's catalog offers directors access to arrangements that balance authentic rock and soul energy with choral accessibility. His work demonstrates how to build excitement through repetition, call and response, and relentless rhythmic drive, lessons that translate directly to engaging audiences and energizing student performers.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the propulsive joy of these three earworms without requiring a full pit band, making this an intelligent choice for smaller programs wanting big impact. The 5-minute format gives your singers enough material to establish real momentum and showcase their personalities, while the medley structure keeps energy peaks coming throughout the set.
What to expect
Unstoppable energy wrapped in infectious melodies. These three songs pulse with swagger and sass, delivered through arrangements that honor the originals while inviting choral voices to shine. The medley creates a sense of momentum that builds from one hook to the next, leaving performers and listeners alike with genuine joy.
Who it's for
Choirs wanting a repertoire piece that celebrates female voices with genuine rock and pop substance. Directors seeking a confident, fun vehicle for concert programming that lands with audiences without sacrificing musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the pocket early by locking the rhythm section into a tight, consistent groove; these songs live and die by their forward momentum, so rehearse the percussion parts with the singers from the start.
- Let your soloists own their moments. The vocal writing likely features strong melodic lines meant for highlighting individual voices, so cast singers who can project personality without overwhelming the ensemble.
- Map out the emotional arc between songs. The medley format invites contrast, so use transitions to reset the energy and prepare audiences for each new section rather than treating the piece as one long sprint.
- Lean into the textural clarity of the arrangement. With no full orchestra underneath, every voice part and instrumental line reads distinctly, so precision in ensemble balance matters more than volume.
How to use it
Book this as a second-half opener to shift the mood after more introspective material, or pair it with other uptempo choral pops to build a set around infectious grooves and unabashed fun. The 5-minute duration makes it an excellent anchor for a concert section focused on contemporary women's voices in popular music.
Skills your students will build
- Singing over steady rock and pop groove patterns without speeding up
- Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining individual vocal character
- Performing energetic, rhythmically precise material with stamina and projection
- Interpreting stylistic nuances across different song types within a single medley