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Philip Kern is Associate Professor of Music and chair of the Performing Arts Department of Marian University, Indianapolis. At Marian, Philip is an instructor of music theory, choral arranging, and the history of musical theater. He has been composing and arranging choral music since 1994. Phil recieved a B.A. in Music Education from Marian in 1979 and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Musical Theater program at New York University in 1986. While in New York, he played keyboards for Cats, Grand Hotel, Some Americans Abroad, and Nunsense. He also served as Associate Conductor for Anything Goes, staring Patti LuPone at the Lincoln Center. On the road, Philip has played for Cats and Phantom of the Opera. During the summers of 1992 and 1994, he was musical director for the "Hot Summer Nights" series at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. |
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Philip Kern : Get Happy This was the first of many hits that Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler wrote together. It's most associated with Judy Garland, who performed "Get Happy" in her last MGM film Summer Stock. This incredible hot and jazzy arrangement really cooks from beginning to end! Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858). Philip Kern : Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland originally performed this pairing of classic songs on The Judy Garland Show in 1963. It was included on Streisand's 2000 album compilation Duets. Now, the TV show Glee has revived this great hit, sung recently by Rachel and Kurt. Philip Kern : Vamos Todos a Belen (Let Us Go to Bethlehem) A detailed translation/pronunciation guide makes it easy to master the Spanish text of this traditional Mexican-American Christmas song, or perform it in English. Lilting six-eight piano (or SoundTrax CD) creates a gentle rocking motion as we sing about going to Bethlehem to see the baby. In the middle, a solo is briefly accompanied by only the chorus before a thrilling modulation and final flourish to the glorious end. Philip Kern : Time After Time Awarded the Song of the Year at the 1985 GRAMMY Awards, Cyndi Lauper's song is still popular today among many generations. This arrangement is a cappella and can be joined by light percussion and acoustic guitar. A unique and fresh programming choice for your show, jazz or concert choirs. Available: SSATB; StudioTrax CD. Philip Kern : Anything Goes From Cole Porter's landmark 1934 musical, Anything Goes, comes this rousing showstopper, brilliantly arranged by Philip Kern. Features an opening female solo, outstanding choral scoring, and a classic Porter-style piano accompaniment. Philip Kern : Broadway Ladies (A Medley) Feature the women in this fantastic medley. Each of the three songs is a golden Broadway standard. The medley is bound together textually as well as musically. A great addition to SSA pop repertoire. Featuring: "We're in the Money (The Gold Diggers' Song)," "Big Spender," and "Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)." A must have! Philip Kern : Everything's Coming Up Roses From the classic musical Gypsy comes this bright 2-beat number that's virtually a Broadway anthem. Phil Kern has kept the show-biz feel of the song intact, with a Broadway-style band accompaniment, available on the SoundTrax CD or as a performable SoundPax. A real showstopper; use it as a concert opener or closer with any of your choirs. Philip Kern : Another Op'nin', Another Show From the musical Kiss Me, Kate comes this quintessential Broadway opener, spectacularly arranged for todayis choirs. Itis a classic "show-biz" 2-beat song, complete with unforgettable lyrics about the joys of life on the stage. Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868. |
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