First published 2013
The Barden Bellas take the stage with their voices as their only instruments. This all-female college a cappella group faces off against rival singers from their own school in a high-stakes competition. Their goal is clear: win the national championship. The songbook captures eleven musical arrangements that powered their performances, including the signature "Cups" routine and crowd-pleasing mash-ups like "Bellas Finals" and "Bellas Regionals." Songs range from Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music" to Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone," all adapted for piano, vocal, and guitar. The Bellas must prove they can harmonize not just their voices but their ambitions. Their rivals, the Trebles, bring their own musical arsenal to the competition. Each performance becomes a battle of creativity, skill, and stage presence. The songbook preserves the musical heart of their story.
Genres: romance, music, 21st-century, college, academia, musicals
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Barden
Period: 21st-century
88 pages · Kindle Edition · Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation