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Choral Arrangements from
Sister Act

Sister Act is a musical written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Alan Menken. It is based on the hit 1992 film comedy of the same name. The 2009 West End production was produced by Stage Entertainment, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michael Reno for Sis Acts LLC. Goldberg is also a producer of the 2011 Broadway adaptation.

The musical premiered at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California on October 24, 2006 and closed on December 23, 2006. It broke records, grossing $1,085,929 to become the highest grossing show ever at the venue. Patina Miller, who would later go on to play the role of Deloris when the show opened in London, was in the ensemble and understudied Deloris.

The musical was directed by Peter Schneider, developed by Schneider and Michael Reno,choreographed by Marguerite Derricks, with set design by David Potts, costumes by Garry Lennon, lighting by Donald Holder, and sound by Carl Casella and Dominick Sack.

Sister Act opened in the West End at the London Palladium on June 2, 2009, following previews from May 7. A newly revised adaptation of the show opened on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre on April 20, 2011, after previews beginning March 24, 2011. Jerry Zaks was the new director with Douglas Carter Beane rewriting the book. The show received multiple Tony Award nominations for the 2011 season, including for Best Musical, Best Actress in a Musical (Miller) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Clark). The production closed on August 26, 2012 after 28 previews and 561 performances.

Music By - Alan Menken | Stage Date - 2011 | Film Date - 1992 | Studio: Disney


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Audrey Snyder : Joyful Joyful : Voicetrax CD : 884088239787 : 08552078

Audrey Snyder : Joyful Joyful

From the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit here is a contemporary and exciting rendition of Ode to Joy in gospel and hip-hop style. Geared to the younger choir yet maintaining the rhythmic vitality of the song this arrangement is accessible to most groups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

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2074p | Voicetrax CD | $26.95


Mac Huff : Sister Act (Medley) : Showtrax CD : 884088065805 : 08730146

Mac Huff : Sister Act (Medley)

Those nuns can really boogie! From the hit movie, this mini-medley includes Hail Holy Queen, I Will Follow Him, Shout. Available: SSA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30.

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2760p | Showtrax CD | $30.95 | With Piano


Roger Emerson : Raise Your Voice : Showtrax CD : 888680105457 : 00155290

Roger Emerson : Raise Your Voice

First rule of singing? Get the rafters ringing! This is the message of this uplifting ensemble number from the Broadway musical adaptation of Sister Act. A fantastic selection for pop and concert choirs!

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5488p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Individual Folios

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Hail Holy Queen : SATB : Roger Emerson : Alan Menken : Sister Act : Showtrax CD : 40326227 : 073999262278

Roger Emerson : Hail Holy Queen

From the hit movie Sister Act. Those nuns can really boogie! Available: SATB, SSA, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Glenn Slater | Musical: Sister Act

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 40326227
Other Voicings: 2-Part, SSA


Joyful, Joyful : SAB : Mervyn Warren : Alan Menken : Take 6 : Sister Act : Sheet Music : 08552076 : 884088239763

Mervyn Warren : Joyful, Joyful

From the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, here is a contemporary and exciting rendition of Ode to Joy in gospel and hip-hop style. Geared to the younger choir, yet maintaining the rhythmic vitality of the song, this arrangement is accessible to most groups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Arranger: Mervyn Warren | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Glenn Slater Performed By: Take 6 | Musical: Sister Act

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08552076 | Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Joyful, Joyful : SAB : Roger Emerson : Alan Menken : Sister Act : Sheet Music : 08742330 : 073999423303

Roger Emerson : Joyful, Joyful

Sister Act 2 brings us an energetic gospel treatment of the immortal Ode to Joy melody in an accessible, authentic-sounding arrangement. Now available in a 3-Part Mixed voicing, this raise-the-roof showstopper is electrifying! Available: SATB, SSA, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Glenn Slater | Musical: Sister Act

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.30 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08742330 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSA, 2-Part, , SSA, 2-Part


Oh Happy Day : 3-Part : Roger Emerson : Edward R. Hawkins : Sister Act : Sheet Music : 00121026 : 884088919900

Roger Emerson : Oh Happy Day

Featured in the movie Sister Act II, this is a gospel powerhouse! The 1969 pop hit by Edwin Hawkins is hard to top. Great for school, community and church performances!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Edward R. Hawkins | Musical: Sister Act

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00121026 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSA, SATB, SSA


Raise Your Voice : SATB : Roger Emerson : Alan Menken : Sister Act : Sheet Music : 00155285 : 888680105402

Roger Emerson : Raise Your Voice

First rule of singing? Get the rafters ringing! This is the message of this uplifting ensemble number from the Broadway musical adaptation of Sister Act. A fantastic selection for pop and concert choirs!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Glenn Slater | Musical: Sister Act

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00155285 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SSA, SAB


Sister Act (Medley) : SSA : Mac Huff : Sister Act : Sheet Music : 08730144 : 073999301441

Mac Huff : Sister Act (Medley)

Those nuns can really boogie! From the hit movie, this mini-medley includes Hail Holy Queen, I Will Follow Him, Shout. Available: SSA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Musical: Sister Act

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $3.25 | With Piano | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08730144 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Individual Digital Song Arrangements


Would You Like To Take A Walk (Sump'n Good'll Come From That) | Piano, Vocal and Guitar | 1000042725 | $4.99


Woodstock | Joni Mitchell: Hits | Piano, Vocal and Guitar | 1000172454 | $4.99


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