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I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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You can always go with basic crowd pleasers like any large group numbers from Grease, Hairspray or Footloose. Since considering a chapel service as well- you could check out Joseph and Godspell. Lots of large group numbers and even some good solo opportunities for your strong male lead.

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Jennifer Finlayson
Director of MS Theatre
Atlanta GA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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What about something from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"? It's got a couple cute song in it.

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Heather Cribbs
Theatre Director
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2017 08:52
From: Jennifer Finlayson
Subject: Group Number

You can always go with basic crowd pleasers like any large group numbers from Grease, Hairspray or Footloose. Since considering a chapel service as well- you could check out Joseph and Godspell. Lots of large group numbers and even some good solo opportunities for your strong male lead.

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Jennifer Finlayson
Director of MS Theatre
Atlanta GA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Original Message------

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Haha! They did Godspell last year :) I'll check out the other suggestions. Thanks!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2017 09:18
From: Ron Wells
Subject: Group Number

Sounds like Godspell is a perfect fit for your group.  All your kids can have parts, and you can play the religious angle up or down

depending on what you want to say. 

Ron

 

 

Something from My Fair Lady would probably go over well. If you can get the kids to play the spoons I'd recommend "I'm Getting Married In The Morning".

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Shira Schwartz
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2017 09:48
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

Haha! They did Godspell last year :) I'll check out the other suggestions. Thanks!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2017 09:18
From: Ron Wells
Subject: Group Number

Sounds like Godspell is a perfect fit for your group.  All your kids can have parts, and you can play the religious angle up or down

depending on what you want to say. 

Ron

 

 

"I Got Rhythm" from Crazy for You. Or maybe a Broadway Review type number.

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Amy Learn
Ballwin MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Maybe consider: "We Tell the Story" from Once On This Island or "A Little More Homework" and/or "Brand New You" from 13.

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Kathleen McNulty Mann
mcnulkl@bay.k12.fl.us

Arnold High School Theatre
Panama City Beach, FL
Program Director and Thespian Sponsor

Florida Association for Theatre Education
Board Member
Membership Committee Chair
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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"Morning Glow" from Pippin -- starts as a limited cast piece, can grow into a huge ensemble.  We did the full cast of thirty by the end, and it would tap into the same vein as Godspell.

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Russell Paulette
Rappahannock County Public Schools
Washington VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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I think "Just One Person" from Snoopy might work as well. It has the "add on" solo take, as well as an inspirational message and melody. Just my two cents worth. Best wishes with it!

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J. Michael Beech
Gastonia NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2017 13:37
From: Russell Paulette
Subject: Group Number

"Morning Glow" from Pippin -- starts as a limited cast piece, can grow into a huge ensemble.  We did the full cast of thirty by the end, and it would tap into the same vein as Godspell.

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Russell Paulette
Rappahannock County Public Schools
Washington VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Freak Flag from Shrek is a great ensemble number!

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Laura Nugent
Shreveport LA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat from Guys and Dolls!

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Ronda Grundy
Drama Director
Monroe GA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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If your audience is composed of primarily grandparents you could try something from an old classic like The Music Man.  "Ya Got Trouble" is a great group number for a strong guy as well as some comedic actors.

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Pamela Hurt
Plano TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2017 12:19
From: Taylor Horne
Subject: Group Number

I'm looking for a large group musical number to be performed for 6th graders, grandparents, and possibly in a couple of chapel services. The cast is made up of my advanced juniors and seniors (14f, 7m.) I have one incredibly strong male, and a handful of pretty strong altos. I also have a couple great character actors and some physical comedians. Thanks for your help!

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Taylor Horne
Upper School Theatre Director
Jacksonville FL
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