The Platters
The Great Pretender
The Platters
The Great Pretender
- Instrumentation Men's Chorus (TTBB)
- Artist The Platters
- Editor Roger Emerson
- Series Pop Choral Series
- Edition Choral Score
- Publisher Hal Leonard
- Order no. 08200974
Description:
Step back into the golden era of the 1950s with one of pop history's greatest classics: "The Great Pretender" by The Platters. Roger Emerson has masterfully arranged this unforgettable 1956 #1 hit for male choir (TTBB).
This arrangement perfectly captures the distinctive, soulful doo-wop charm of the original. Supported by warm, rich harmonies and an expressive melodic line, this choral setting provides the ideal platform for singers to showcase both emotional depth and vocal brilliance. With a performance time of approximately 3:30 minutes, it is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and serves as an atmospheric highlight or a charming encore for your concert program.
Bring timeless nostalgia to the stage – available as a choral score from Hal Leonard.
This arrangement perfectly captures the distinctive, soulful doo-wop charm of the original. Supported by warm, rich harmonies and an expressive melodic line, this choral setting provides the ideal platform for singers to showcase both emotional depth and vocal brilliance. With a performance time of approximately 3:30 minutes, it is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and serves as an atmospheric highlight or a charming encore for your concert program.
Bring timeless nostalgia to the stage – available as a choral score from Hal Leonard.