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Alan Irwin Menken is an American musical theatre and film composer and pianist. Menken is best known for his scores for films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. His scores for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas have each won him two Academy Awards. He also composed the scores for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Newsies (1992), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Hercules (1997), Enchanted (2007) and Tangled (2010), among others. He is also known for his work on musical theatre works for Broadway and elsewhere. Some of these are based on his Disney films, but other stage hits include Little Shop of Horrors (1982), A Christmas Carol (1994) and Sister Act (2009). Menken has collaborated with such lyricists as Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Glenn Slater, Stephen Schwartz and David Zippel. With eight Academy Award wins (four each for Best Score and Best Original Song), Menken is the second most prolific Oscar winner in the music categories after Alfred Newman, who has nine Oscars. He has also won eleven Grammy Awards, a Tony Award and other honors. |
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Alan Menken : When Will My Life Begin? One of the most popular songs from Disney's Tangled, this cheerful song describes all of Rapunzel's daily activities while locked in her tower. A fantastic showcase for choirs to display their theatrical side! Ed Lojeski : Be Our Guest From the composers of The Little Mermaid, here's a production number to top Under the Sea! From Disney's animated feature Beauty and the Beast, this one is not to be missed! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. Jill Gallina : Positoovity From the theatrical production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, this song sung by Scuttle, the wise seagull, gives Ariel a pep talk to build confidence for using her new found human legs. The song's message creates a positive energy which transcends the theater and communicates to people of all ages. A super showcase for young singers! Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15. Mac Huff : Someday Cut from the Hunchback of Notre Dame movie, we are all lucky that it was revived and placed as the final song in the Broadway stage production. Expressing Esmeralda's final hopes and wishes for the world, this song will be the perfect closer for any concert. Mac Huff : Brooklyn's Here From the thrilling Broadway musical Newsies, this song is sung by the newsboys in their threatened strike against the newspapers. Combining a military-type march rhythm with a Broadway rock feel, the result is a tremendously appealing showcase for younger male singers. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00. Mac Huff : Aladdin - Original Broadway Musical Disney's hit film from 1992 is now a dazzling, enchanting and invigorating Broadway musical! With the fabulous classic songs and several delightful new additions, this 14-minute medley will be a spectacular concert feature for choirs of all ages. It'sGenie-us! Songs include: Overture, Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me, A Million Miles Away, One Jump Ahead, Prince Ali, Proud of Your Boy, Somebody's Got Your Back, A Whole New World. Mac Huff : I See the Light Nominated for an Academy Award, this ballad from the Disney animated film Tangled is simply gorgeous! Choirs of all levels will want to perform this lovely song, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater and wonderfully performed in the film by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15. Mark Brymer : The Little Mermaid From the Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, this entertaining 7-minute medley includes some delightful new songs and makes an excellent concert feature! Includes: Fathoms Below, Part of Your World, Positoovity, She's in Love, Under the Sea. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 7:10. Roger Emerson : Carrying The Banner From the 2012 Broadway musical based on the 1992 Disney musical film of the same name, this opening epic ensemble number from composer-extraordinaire Alan Menken is full of witticisms, wry clap-backs, and sharp harmonies! |
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