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Choral and Vocal Arrangements from

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie is a stage musical with a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse.

Originally titled Let's Go Steady, the satire on American society is set in 1958. The story was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army in 1957. The rock star character's name, "Conrad Birdie", is word play on the name of Conway Twitty. Twitty is best remembered today for his long career as a country music star, but in the late 1950s, he was one of Presley's rock 'n' roll rivals.

The original 1960–61 Broadway production was a Tony Award–winning success. It spawned a London production and several major revivals, a sequel, a 1963 film and a 1995 television production. The show also became a popular choice for high school and college productions.

Music By - Charles Strouse | Lyrics By - Lee Adams | Stage Date - 1960 | Film Date - 1995

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mac Huff : Bye Bye Birdie (Medley)

The great American Musical classic comes alive in this ten minute medley. Join the kids from Sweet Apple High as they experience everything from Conrad Birdie to Ed Sullivan. Available separately: the first time in a choral medley, songs include: Bye, Bye Birdie, Kids!, A Lot of Livin' to Do, The Telephone Hour and Put on a Happy Face. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, IPak(C), ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 10:00.

Alan Billingsley : Kids!

Kids! I don't know what's wrong with these kids today! Bye Bye Birdie has been an audience favorite year after year. In this musical theatre classic, the ever-growing generation gap provides plenty of humorous moments for performers and audience members.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental ePak (parts for Flute, Soprano Sax, Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Ed Lojeski : A Lot of Livin' To Do

From the exuberant rock 'n' roll smash hit Bye Bye Birdie, this production number really swings! Recently revived on Broadway and popular in schools, this stand-out selection from Act II will be excellent for pop, show and concert groups of all ages! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm, perc). Duration: ca. 2:05.

Jill Gallina : Put On a Happy Face

This popular standard from the Broadway musical ÚBye Bye BirdieÚ is arranged for younger voices using its original bright and bouncy feel. A great number to showcase both pop and concert choirs!

Sally K. Albrecht : The Telephone Hour

"Hi, Nancy! Hi, Helen! What's the story, morning glory?" Who can forget the fun interplay as the teenagers from Sweet Apple, Ohio catch up on the latest gossip? It's time to bust out the cell phones and bring this classic into the 21st century!

Greg Gilpin : A Lot of Livin' to Do

Show and concert choirs will both sound great singing this upbeat production number from the musical Bye, Bye, Birdie. Exciting from start to finish!

Individual Folios

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Greg Gilpin : A Lot of Livin' to Do

Show and concert choirs will both sound great singing this upbeat production number from the musical Bye, Bye, Birdie. Exciting from start to finish!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Charles Strouse | Lyricist: Lee Adams | Musical: Bye Bye Birdie

Mac Huff : Bye Bye Birdie (Medley)

The great American musical classic comes alive in this ten minute medley. Join the kids from Sweet Apple High as they experience everything from Conrad Birdie to Ed Sullivan.Available separately: the first time in a choral medley, songs include: Bye, Bye Birdie, Kids!, A Lot of Livin' to Do, The Telephone Hour and Put on a Happy Face. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, IPak(C), ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 10:00.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Musical: Bye Bye Birdie