Stephen Sondheim: Sondheim! A Choral Celebration (Medley): Concert Band: Vocal

Stephen Sondheim's music and lyrics stand as milestones in the world of American Musical Theater. He won Tony Awards for Best Score for a Musical for Passion Into the Woods Sweeney Todd A Little Night Music Follies and Company. All of these shows won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award as did Pacific Overtures and Sunday in the Park with George the latter also receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1985. Now for the first time some of his best-loved songs from acclaimed shows are included in a 25-minute choral medley a by Mac Huff. Featuring nine songs that are crafted into three distinct sections this ground-breaking medley provides groups with outstandingchoral treatments of these unique and compelling songs. Available for SATB and SAB voices both concert and show choirs alike can now experience and celebrate the creative artistry of Stephen Sondheim. Songs include: Comedy Tonight Into the Woods Putting It Together Not While I'm Around Losing My Mind Send In the Clowns Company The Little Things You Do Together Being Alive.

from Sunday in the Park with George-From Stephen Sondheims landmark 1984 musical Sunday in the Park with George this possibly his best known song explores themes of art of love of commitment creating a vivid tapestry of sound and texture that will electrify every audience!

from Company-From the 1970 Broadway musical Company by Stephen Sondheim this is the Act II “summing up” number sung by the character Robert who finally learns that “alone is alone not alive.” Set over achaconne-like ostinato accompaniment the melody builds from an introspective solo line into full-voiced and dramatic choral harmonies. A sophisticated setting for advanced choirs.

The masterful music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim are skillfully arranged for mixed choirs in this superb 10-minute medley. Sing about “the demon barber of Fleet Street” and the pie-maker Mrs. Lovett who team up toconcoct a razor-sharp recipe for revenge. Songs include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd The Worst Pies in London Johanna By the Sea Green Finch and Linnet Bird Pretty Woman Not While I'm Around.

from A Little Night Music-Written for A Little Night Music but now an iconic part of our cultural fabric this beautiful arrangement of Stephen Sondheim's memorable song Send In The Clowns is simply breathtaking in its subtle textures and rich harmonies.

From Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George this song closes Act I. A powerful affirmation of love art and inspiration the ideas expressed are those every artist must confront. Vocally challenging and a dramatic expression of the human spirit!

from A Little Night Music-Written for A Little Night Music but now an iconic part of our cultural fabric this lush beautiful arrangement of Stephen Sondheim's memorable song is a simply breathtaking in its subtle textures and rich harmonies.

From Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George this song closes Act I. A powerful affirmation of love art and inspiration the ideas expressed are those every artist must confront. Vocally challenging and a dramatic expression of the human spirit!

Act I Opening-Here is the rousing opening of Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim recently adapted into a spectacular Disney film. A fantastic feature for pop show and concert choirs to open an evening of Broadway and movie music.