Help With Collegiate Ensemble Rep

[svalentin]

Alright everyone, here's what's going on. The University I'm employed at has a couple dozen ensembles from the music department that travel nearly every weekend and perform at schools, community events, churches, and private gigs. As well as being an administrative assistant here, I also direct one those groups. This group learns any and every kind of music, learn choreography for it as well as travel and perform on the regular. I'm currently looking for rep to include in our next season and I'm at a loss as for what I should look for that we haven't already done (Rent, Godspell, Sister Act, and All Shook Up). Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Some info about the group...

 

12-16 SATB members, Collegiate age and a very diverse group people. High energy ensemble that performs broadway, jazz, contemporary pop, top 40 hits, and gospel/contemp. christian music. We love to perform for children of all ages and travel regularly to churches and schools locally and throughout the SouthEast.

 

I would really appreciate any suggestions of any numbers (from shows or tv/radio) that would be great for a traveling ensemble to perform. Songs should be uptempo (but would appreciate ballads as well) that we could include choreography with. Provide an encouraging message to those listening and watching. And challenge us musically and artistically.

 

Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions!

[madbrian]

Why not ride the Hamilton wave?  Several numbers could be used: Alexander Hamilton, My Shot, Room Where It Happens, etc.