You Make Me Feel Like Dancing: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Leo Sayer / By Vini Poncia / Arranged by Paul Langford
Item: 35-PK00219875
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Leo Sayer's 1978 GRAMMY winner is definitely a choral winner here! RB at its best, you'll want to choreograph this number for yourshow choir or give your concert choir a chance to get into a contemporary groove. Performance time: approx. 2:50.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00219875
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About the Composer: Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer built his reputation as a songwriter and performer during the 1970s, crafting infectious pop and soul songs that dominated radio and dance floors. His gift for melody and groove made him a staple of the era, and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" exemplifies why his songs have endured in the repertoire of contemporary music educators seeking material with genuine commercial appeal and solid musicality.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the swaggering confidence of the original without sacrificing musical substance. The combo voicing keeps things nimble and fun, making it accessible for groups that want contemporary material with real rhythmic groove rather than a watered-down novelty song.
What to expect
Warm, confident, and irresistibly groovy. The arrangement channels the disco and soul sensibility of the original while maintaining the choral charm of a well-crafted ensemble piece. Singing this should feel like being invited to a party where everyone knows how to move.
Who it's for
Show choirs and contemporary concert groups looking for a crowd-pleasing encore or feature that doesn't sacrifice musicality. It works equally well for directors seeking to introduce younger singers to stylistically-informed pop-soul repertoire with real substance beneath the fun.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the groove early. This arrangement lives in the pocket, so nail the rhythmic foundation in the rhythm section before layering the vocals.
- Keep the articulation clean and precise on the eighth-note figures. Clarity here is what makes the disco feel sharp rather than muddy.
- The energy should feel buoyant, not labored. This song works when it sounds effortless and fun, so resist the urge to over-conduct.
- Layer your dynamics carefully around the arrangement's peaks. The biggest moments should feel earned, not like the whole piece is shouting.
How to use it
Anchor a concert around 1970s songwriting, or use it as the centerpiece of a modern pop medley. The 2:50 runtime makes it perfect for a set closer or the opening number of a show choir performance where you want to establish energy and sophistication from the start.
Skills your students will build
- Singing syncopated rhythmic patterns in a groove-based context
- Balancing vocal blend with the articulation demands of rhythm and blues phrasing
- Maintaining consistent pulse and subdivision in a disco-influenced arrangement
- Executing smooth vocal transitions across ensemble voicing changes
- Interpreting style-specific inflection and swing without oversinging