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Alan Billingsley
Alan Billingsley is an internationally recognized arranger, composer, orchestrator and producer of all styles of music. His work is found in the educational market, commercial recordings, music for radio and television, theme park shows, corporate theatrical events, and he recently completed 10 original songs for the new Broadway-style musical On Our Way. Mr. Billingsley has enjoyed a long-term working relationship with The Walt Disney Company and its world-wide attractions and has often been featured as one of Disneyland's exclusive clinicians for "Magic Music Days". |
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Alan Billingsley : O Little Christmas Town What a delightful children's musical for the Christmas season! O Little Christmas Town centers on God's ultimate plan for the town of Bethlehem. Dialogue is at times lighthearted, and at others, incredibly profound as the citizens of Bethlehem share the news of the Messiah's birth. The work is about 20 minutes in length, with an overture and five pieces that contain new melodies as well as familiar carols. It may be accompanied by piano, or by using the accompaniment CD. Production of this musical is extremely accessible with simple, yet effective suggestions for sets, props, and parts that may be performed by girls or boys. 
John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley : Choose Your Partner Partner a fresh new original song with an old favorite, add choreography by John Jacobson and you've got an exciting collection to introduce 2-part singing to your elementary students. Learn each tune separately, then put them together for instant harmonic fun! This all-in-one format comes complete with piano/vocal accompaniment, choreography and reproducible singer pages. So, choose your partner and let's go! Songlist: All I Do is Work, The Best Choir in the World, City Life, Fifty Stars, Goodbye my Friends, Home, My America, Quiet!, A Rainbow of Peace, Snow Beautiful Snow, The Sun and Moon, Way Up High
John Jacobson, Alan Billingsley : Choose Your Holiday Partner Holiday harmony in a snap! From Thanksgiving through New Year's, this delightful collection of partner songs provides a host of harmonic fun for young singers. And what's more, everything you need is under one cover - piano/vocal accompaniments, choreography and reproducible singer pages. You are sure to enjoy the fresh originals by John and Alan partnered with these holiday favorites. Songlist: Auld Lang Syne, Away In A Manger, Deck The Hall, Fa La La Along, Great Big Party, A Happy Carol, Hey, You! (With Up On The Housetop), A Holiday Visit, Hush Little One, It's Over, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Joy To The World, Latkes For Me, Peace, Put Up A Tree, Silent Night, Up On The Housetop, We Gather Together, We Give Thanks, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Where Is The Child?
John Williams : Can You Read My Mind? The 1978 blockbuster movie Superman featured what is considered by many to be one of the greatest film scores of all time and starred the late great Christopher Reeve in the title role. The love theme from the movie with its haunting lyric is a beautiful ballad that has been recorded by many artists and is continually heard in concert settings throughout the world. Alan Billingsley provides this delightful new choral setting.
Marilyn Magness and Alan Billingsley : Show Me the Money! Show Me the Money! is an exciting, fact-filled, energetic musical based around the lives and accomplishments of the elite group of American presidents and statesmen whose portraits appear on our most frequently used American currency. Through entertaining comedic and dramatic vignettes and fun-filled songs, the cast comes face to face with some of America's most enduring heroes. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.
Marilyn Magness and Alan Billingsley : Show Me the Money! Show Me the Money! is an exciting, fact-filled, energetic musical based around the lives and accomplishments of the elite group of American presidents and statesmen whose portraits appear on our most frequently used American currency. Through entertaining comedic and dramatic vignettes and fun-filled songs, the cast comes face to face with some of America's most enduring heroes. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.
Marilyn Magness and Alan Billingsley : Show Me the Money! Show Me the Money! is an exciting, fact-filled, energetic musical based around the lives and accomplishments of the elite group of American presidents and statesmen whose portraits appear on our most frequently used American currency. Through entertaining comedic and dramatic vignettes and fun-filled songs, the cast comes face to face with some of America's most enduring heroes. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.
Marilyn Magness and Alan Billingsley : Show Me the Money! Show Me the Money! is an exciting, fact-filled, energetic musical based around the lives and accomplishments of the elite group of American presidents and statesmen whose portraits appear on our most frequently used American currency. Through entertaining comedic and dramatic vignettes and fun-filled songs, the cast comes face to face with some of America's most enduring heroes. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All. Songlist: Overture, Opening Rap: Heroes, Everyday Heroes, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Good for the Game!, We Say Thank You, We Are Not Afraid, A Hero in Us All, Final Rap: Unsung Heroes, A Hero in Us All (Reprise), Bows, Overture, Opening Rap: Heroes, Everyday Heroes, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Good for the Game!, We Say Thank You, We Are Not Afraid, A Hero in Us All, Final Rap: Unsung Heroes, A Hero in Us All (Reprise), Bows, Overture, Opening Rap: Heroes, Everyday Heroes, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Good for the Game!, We Say Thank You, We Are Not Afraid, A Hero in Us All, and more
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All.
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All.
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All.
Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse : Of Thee I Sing! American music reflects the history of America's people, America's trials, and America's growth. Take an exciting and reflective 30-minute musical journey with Of Thee I Sing!---A Celebration of America's Music. From Native American Indian chants to traditional folk songs, from inspirational spirituals to hot New Orleans ragtime, from jazzy swing to kickin' Broadway 2-beat, from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry to the Detroit Motown Sound, you too can discover and enjoy the sound of America. * Recommended for grades three and up. * Can be used as a program or as a songbook. * Performance time: approximately 30 minutes. * Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Suggestions included.
Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse : Of Thee I Sing! American music reflects the history of America's people, America's trials, and America's growth. Take an exciting and reflective 30-minute musical journey with Of Thee I Sing!---A Celebration of America's Music. From Native American Indian chants to traditional folk songs, from inspirational spirituals to hot New Orleans ragtime, from jazzy swing to kickin' Broadway 2-beat, from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry to the Detroit Motown Sound, you too can discover and enjoy the sound of America. * Recommended for grades three and up. * Can be used as a program or as a songbook. * Performance time: approximately 30 minutes. * Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Suggestions included. |
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After a 15-year wait, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz re-teamed to pen the songs for the sequel to Disney's 2007 hit film Enchanted. Featuring a fresh locale transplant from downtown New York City, re-acquaint your choir with Gisele and the whole gang as they take you through a cheery musical introduction to the intersection of Andalasia and Suburbia!
Composer: Stephen Schwartz
Taylor Swift returned to the top of the charts in 2022, making history as the only artist to ever monopolize the entire Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten in a single week. Furthermore, all 20 songs from the Midnights album charted on the legendary list, capped off by the ubiquitous lead single Anti-Hero, a simmering musical analysis of insecurity and anxiety.
Composer: Taylor Swift Performed By: Taylor Swift
After a two-decade recording hiatus, *NSYNC was back on the charts in 2023 with a new smash hit. Featured in Trolls Band Together, Better Place combines catchy, feel-good lyrics and a driving disco-pop beat to cast a spell that's nostalgic yet new. With typical panache, Alan Billingsley captures the infectious spirit of the original in an exciting, approachable choral arrangement. Nothing but fun for singers and audience alike!
Performed By: *NSYNC Musical: Trolls
Meghan Trainor's doo-wop-inspired smash hit became a viral dance challenge on TikTok. Trainor's signature sass is on full display in both voicings with playful lyrics and fun-to-sing vocal interjections. Add the groovin' SoundTrax or SoundPax for maximum excitement! "I could have my Gucci on, I could wear my Louis Vuitton."
Performed By: Meghan Trainor
Jon Batiste teamed up with Pentatonix and legendary songwriter Diane Warren to create a soulful, tasty treat that absolutely grooves! This R&B-inspired, minor-key earworm is a jolt of positive energy with a melody that perfectly complements the message---life is sweet! A variety of voicings ensures that many different choirs can bop along.
Performed By: Jon Batiste
Compelling Ukrainian Bell Carol with festive wintertime words. Textured choral parts bring a flurry of "jing, jingle's," and "fa la la's." Familiar and fun!The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances.
Composer: Mykola Leontovych
Carole King's hit from the '70s is still in style, in its greatest arrangement ever! You'll enjoy the wonderful message of this moving pop/rock ballad. Available: SATB.
Composer: James Taylor Performed By: Carole King
Originally recorded by Jackie Wilson, but brought back to life by many other pop artists, this has truly become a perennial pop hit. It really comes to life in this driving arrangement from master arranger Alan Billinglsey. The horn track really adds to the excitement.
Composer: Raynard Miner Performed By: Jackie Wilson
Five classic Disney favorites in one tongue-twisting medley! You'll have a great time rehearsing and performing this easy 6-minute medley for young choirs. Includes: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, Chim Chim Cher-ee, Hakuna Matata, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.Available separately: SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Appox. 6:30.
Here's a fun 4-minute medley full of good-time songs from an earlier era that everyone loves to sing! Easily learned and great for choreography, it includes: The Music Goes 'Round and Around, Music! Music! Music! (Put Another Nickel In), Play a Simple Melody. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50.
American Idol was the television hit of the summer. The winner, Kelly Clarkson, rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with this hit. Beautifully arranged for choir, this moment will capture your audience's heart. Available separately: SATB, SAB, and SSA. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time: Approx. 3:45
Composer: Jorgen Kjell Elofsson Performed By: Kelly Clarkson
This accessible setting retains all the flavor of the original Manhattan Transfer hit. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Composer: Manning Sherwin Performed By: The Manhattan Transfer
Nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 Grammy Awards, Maryland's Maggie Rogers is a unique and accomplished voice in the folk-pop genre. She visibly stunned producer Pharrell Williams on an NYU masterclass viral video in 2016 with her polished recording of Alaska.
Composer: Maggie Rogers Performed By: Maggie Rogers
This debut single propelled Meghan Trainor to the top of the charts. An upbeat dance groove backs a positive message for young women everywhere: ignore the critics and celebrate yourself!
Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Meghan Trainor
This light-hearted song by Hal David and John Cacavas is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! A great selection for holiday programs.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.
Lyricist: Hal David
Cue that walkin' bass and sizzlin' hi-hat! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's retro swing take on the Christmas novelty tune serves up something fresh and different. The familiar melody is jazzed up for a featured soloist (or an entire section) and punctuated by lightning quick interjections in tight treble harmony. The unique SSAB voicing is just right for choirs with fewer guys. Be sure to check out the SoundPax parts for your rhythm section!
Composer: Don Gardner Performed By: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
This arrangement of the 1967 #1 hit by the Beatles will be a popular addition to any concert. Great closer! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
Wow! Five and a half minutes of Journey's greatest hits, as featured in the 2010 finale of Glee (cleverly entitled the "Journey" episode). These four killer tunes were performed by New Directions as their set-list for regionals. A sure-fire hit for your kids, plus a fabulous tribute to one of America's greatest rock bands!
Performed By: Journey
You'll have a great time rehearsing and performing this 6-minute travelogue featuring some of Disney's best known melodies. Includes: Hakuna Matata, Honor To Us All, It's A Small World, Prince Ali, The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room, Under The Sea and Zero To Hero.Available separately: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 6:30.
Topping the Billboard Hot 100 for over five weeks, Daniel Powter's fresh new single was used as the American Idol exit theme. An infectious chorus and reflective lyrics have kept it at the top.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.
Composer: Daniel Powter Performed By: Daniel Powter
Introduce your middle school men to the classic sound of the Beach Boys! Authentic sounding right down to the accompaniment, this well-crafted arrangement is unstoppable!Available separately: TB and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45. Discovery Level 1.
Composer: Brian Wilson Performed By: The Beach Boys
Singer-songwriter Adam Friedman brought this funky, positive, and original composition to the judges on NBC's Songland. Moved by its message and upbeat sensibility, will.i.am chose the song to record as a brand new Black Eyed Peas single. This song will brighten anyone's day!
Performed By: The Black Eyed Peas
This power ballad chart-topper by Kelly Clarkson taps into all the angst and intensity of young love. A great showcase for SSA choirs, it retains all the emotion of the original recording.Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15
Performed By: Kelly Clarkson
Charting in over 20 countries, this Billboard Hot 100 hit from the British boy band One Direction was declared the "Best Song of the Summer" by MTV. "Dance all night to the best song ever!"
Composer: Wayne Hector Performed By: One Direction
Here is a hot dance tune that is as fresh and hot today as it was when it was released in 1978. With lyrics that urge listeners to dance (Boogie) until that just cant boogie no more, this will have your show choir dancing and your audience wishing they could recapture their moves from their younger days.
Composer: Perry Kibble Performed By: A Taste Of Honey
Lada Gaga's title track from her second studio album has topped the charts all over the world. Features a pulsing electronic groove and, in Gaga's words, "a very theatrical vocal."
Composer: Stefani Germanotta Performed By: Lady Gaga
Kelly Clarkson propelled back onto the charts with this pop hit featured in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Alan Billingsley captures all the excitement of the original in this appealing arrangement.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
Composers: Matthew Gerrard and Bridget Benenate and Avril Lavigne Performed By: Kelly Clarkson | TV/Movie: The Princess Diaries 2
From their founding in 1978 as part of a Saturday Night Live sketch, the duo known as the Blues Brothers has been an ongoing musical phenomenon. Enjoy 8 minutes of non-stop entertainment with this medley featuring their songs, including: I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man, I Got Everything I Need, Do You Love Me. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTBB, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt1, tpt2, tsx, tbn, barsx, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 6:25.
Performed By: The Blues Brothers TV/Movie: The Blues Brothers
This 2012 pop hit from Colbie Caillat is bright, sweet and upbeat with a catchy guitar groove and percussive handclaps with lyrics that reflect all the topsy turvy emotions of falling in love: Oh, this is how it starts/Lightning strikes the heart/It goes off like a gun/Brighter than the sun. A great concert showcase for SSA ensembles! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Performed By: Colbie Caillat
Nostalgia at its best! Whether you have a men's group or a young choir, you and your kids will love this Neil Sedaka 1961 hit in this energetic arrangement by Alan Billingsley. Available: TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Composer: Neil Sedaka Performed By: Neil Sedaka
The 1978 blockbuster movie Superman featured what is considered by many to be one of the greatest film scores of all time and starred the late great Christopher Reeve in the title role. The love theme from the movie with its haunting lyric is a beautiful ballad that has been recorded by many artists and is continually heard in concert settings throughout the world. Alan Billingsley provides this delightful new choral setting.
Composer: John Williams | Musical: Superman
Featured in the 1961 Elvis film Blue Hawaii, as well as the recording of the same name, this timeless song is set here in a Doo-wop style. Perform a cappella (with vocal percussion) or with the optional piano or CD tracks.
Performed By: Elvis Presley
Would Pachelbel approve? Who knows. But singers and audiences surely will! This rhythmic rendition presents the famous "Canon in D" with nonsensical scat syllables. Sing a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment. It's guaranteed to be the most memorable three minutes of any concert program.
Composer: Johann Pachelbel
This fast paced mini-medley is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the rollicking "Here We Come A-Caroling" and regal "Good King Wenceslas" to the sweet ballad treatment of "I Heard the Bells" and rhythm-charged "Deck the Hall," it's three-and-a-half minutes of Christmas cheer. Don't miss the SoundPax and SoundTrax CD, complete with all the bells and whistles. Consider adding choreography (from the When We Sing! DVD) for a glittering star atop the tree.
Katy Perry impressed with this perky pop hit in 2017 at both the Grammysae and Brit Awards, joined on stage by Skip Marley for a short reggae-inspired feature. Singable, danceable, and undeniably catchy, here's the chart-climbing single arranged for all choirs. "Turn it up, it's your favorite song."
Composers: Max Martin and Max Martin, Sia Furler
One of the top groups of the 1960s, The Association is known for their tight vocal harmonies and their string of chart hits. The songs continue to be popular today and this X-minute medley captures the excitement of the era. Songs include: Cherish, Everything That Touches You, Never My Love. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTB, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 5:45.
Performed By: The Association
Celebrate Christmas the aloha way with this cheerful classic recently covered by Brian Setzer and his orchestra complete with ukuleles and Hawaiian guitars! A delightful change-of-pace! Available separately: SSAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Composer: Lyle Moraine Performed By: Brian Setzer Orchestra | Country: Hawaii
The only brand new song from the hit movie Hairspray arranged for mixed chorus. Also available for SSA. Great for graduation: "every year we get stronger." Kickin' and fun.
Composer: Marc Shaiman | Lyricist: Scott Wittman | Musical: Hairspray
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids!" This catchy, effervescent single from the indie-pop band Echosmith went platinum in the United States, with over one million recordings sold. Quickly-learned, this is a fun addition to any pop program.
Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Graham Sierota Performed By: Echosmith
A young girl dreams of romance and adventure in this heartfelt song by the Dixie Chicks that soared to the top of the country and pop charts!
Performed By: The Dixie Chicks
Calling all gamers! The popular video game Cuphead is famous not only for its quirky cartoon animation, but also for its retro-style soundtrack. This clever mini-medley takes a 3-minute tour through numerous musical styles, from barbershop to swingin' jazz to a mischievous march, all while relating the tale of game characters Cuphead and Mugman. Optional accompaniment for the barbershop sections is included on the CD and in the octavo.
Musical: Cuphead
This trademark ABBA song from the smash hit musical Mamma Mia is a great choice for both concert and show choirs. Featured on the "Prom Queen" episode of Glee. Energetic, disco fun!
Composers: Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus | Musical: Mamma Mia!
Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this Irving Burgie classic with this fun-to-sing arrangement. Percussion or the great recorded ShowTrax CD will complete the presentation.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
Performed By: Harry Belafonte Country: Caribbean
This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note learning a breeze. A new half-time bridge leads into a key change just before the final groovin' verse.
Audiences and singers will love the happy, upbeat music in this delightful mini-medley of Disney favorites. Includes: Be Our Guest, The Bare Necessities, I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song), A Spoonful of Sugar, Step in Time.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 7:00
Alan Billingsley's choral Disney Medleys are the stuff of legend. With a special emphasis placed on the dreamers that are featured so often in animated movies, this new collection of songs reaches for the stars! Includes:A Dream Is a Wish, A Whole New World, I've Got a Dream, Into the Unknown and When You Wish Upon a Star.
Composer: Various
You'll make friends with the happy, upbeat music in this delightful 4.5-minute mini-medley of Disney favorites. Includes: Friend Like Me (Aladdin), I Wan'na Be Like You (The Jungle Book), If I Didn't Have You (Monsters, Inc.), That's What Friends Are For (The Jungle Book), You've Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story).
This hot holiday single from Cher's Christmas album is a groovin' techno-pop earworm in her signature style. The driving, four-on-the-floor dance beat is guaranteed to bring the house down. Favorite part: when "It's cold outside, but it's warm in here" becomes "It's tough outside, but it's love in here!"
Performed By: Cher
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