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The Candy Man
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Chorus Choir (TTBB) - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1844555
By Sammy Davis Jr. By Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Arranged by James Rohn. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, A Cappella, Barbershop, Children, Contemporary A Cappella. 5 pages. James Rohn #1404112. Published by James Rohn (A0.1844555).The Candy Man is a classic choice for a men's ensemble, offering a perfect blend of nostalgic charm and rhythmic playfulness. To capture the whimsical nature of the character while maintaining the "Rat Pack" or Barbershop flavor, the arrangement should focus on a light, swung feel with tight, jazzy harmonies.
Arrangement Structure
Section 1: The Verse (Key of G Major)
The song begins in G Major, providing a warm, accessible range for the Baritone and Lead.
The Vibe: The Bass line should provide a "walking" feel, mimicking a tuba or upright bass to establish the candy shop's rhythmic pulse.
Harmonic Color: Use plenty of dominant 7th and 9th chords to give it that mid-century pop flair.
Section 2: The Transition (The Pivot)
To move from G Major to Ab Major, a "truck driver's gear shift" or a sophisticated pivot chord is needed. A common technique is to use the $V7$ of the new key.
The Chord: Move from a G Major tonic to an Eb7 (the dominant of Ab).
The Voice Leading: The Lead stays on a $G$ (the 3rd of Eb7), while the Bass drops to an $Eb$. This creates an upward lift that signals the "magical" shift in the Candy Man's world.
Section 3: The Finale (Key of Ab Major)
The key change to Ab provides a bright, "brilliant" finish.
The Vibe: Increase the energy and volume. This is where the Tenor can really shine in a higher tessitura.
The Tag: End with a classic barbershop-style "swipe" or a ringing "9th" chord to leave the audience with that sugar-coated lingering resonance.
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