Details
- Instrument:
- Choir
- Ensembles:
- 4-Part SATB Show Choir
- Composers:
- Marc Shaiman Scott Wittman
- Publishers:
- Riccardo Barba
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Artist:
- Marc Shaiman
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 28
SKU: A0.1836234
By Cast of Hairspray. Composed by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Arranged by Riccardo Barba. This edition: pdf. Broadway, Musical/Show, Pop, Rock, Show Choir. 28 pages. Riccardo Barba #1395785. Published by Riccardo Barba (A0.1836234).This high-energy SATB + Piano arrangement of “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray is designed for advanced high school, college, and community choirs seeking a powerful concert finale.
Arranged by Riccardo Barba, this version maintains the original Broadway drive while offering clear choral writing, strong rhythmic precision, and a dynamic build toward an electrifying ending.
The piano part is energetic and propulsive, providing a solid rhythmic foundation while remaining playable and idiomatic for live performance.
Perfect for:
• Concert finales
• Musical theatre showcases
• Choir competitions
• Broadway-themed programs
Level: Advanced High School / College
Duration: approx. 5:10 min
Tempo: Bright and driving (♩ = 168)
This arrangement balances authenticity, clarity, and performance impact—ideal for ensembles looking to close their program with confidence and excitement.
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- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- Marc Shaiman Scott Wittman
- Ensemble:
- 4-Part SATB Show Choir
- Publisher:
- Riccardo Barba