Jungle Themed Group Performance Songs?

[shanescot]

Posted: 2/6/09 at 8:48am

Hey all...
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for my performing group's upcoming show. We have to prepare a 'jungle' type themed piece (one song-possibly choreographed), and we are trying to avoid the typical fare (i.e. Lion King, Tarzan, etc.) It doesn't even have to necessarily be a Broadway song, although that's what we usually do. And since we aren't a 'choir,' we can't just stand there and sing...we kind of need to fill the stage. Our group size can be from 12 to 50 people, depending on the selection. I know, it's tricky! Anyone have any ideas? Or perform any songs like this before? I would totally appreciate any feedback! Thanks!

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 2/6/09 at 9:34am

I believe there's a Jungle Book musical floating around somewhere. You could look into that maybe

[WOSQ]

Posted: 2/6/09 at 11:24am

George of the Jungle.

No one would be expecting it.

[SamanthaisFierce]

Posted: 2/6/09 at 12:15pm

Take a look at Once On This Island

[shanescot]

Posted: 2/6/09 at 2:18pm

Thanks guys.
The problem with 'Jungle Book' is that all the music is jazz and swing, and doesn't have much to do with the jungle. Impossible, I know! This seemed easy at first, but it's really more difficult than I thought. I will definitely check out 'Once on This Island.' Thats sounds more like the style we need. Thanks! Keep 'em coming if you got any more thoughts on this! :)

[Necromancer07707]

Posted: 2/6/09 at 5:29pm

"What's New at the Zoo" from Do Re Mi

I've got the sheet music, if you're looking

[shanescot]

Posted: 2/7/09 at 12:37am

Thanks, Necromancer! I have that score, but I have never gone through it, so I am not familiar with that song.
Sounds like a good possibility! I will check it out. :)