A Lot Of Livin' To Do

This arrangement brings the infectious optimism of a classic musical theater showstopper within reach of school ensembles. Ed Lojeski's writing balances accessibility with genuine musicality, creating a piece that feels rewarding to perform without sacrificing the sparkle and drive that make this song irresistible.

Bright, propulsive, and full of forward momentum. The arrangement captures the youthful exuberance of the original while maintaining the sophisticated harmonic sensibility you expect from skilled theatrical orchestration.

Choirs and vocal ensembles looking for an uplifting, singable contemporary arrangement of recognizable musical theater repertoire. It works equally well for concert programming or as a fun preparation for studying classic American songwriting.

• Lock the rhythmic energy in the rhythm section first. The groove underneath these lyrics carries everything; get that sitting solidly before layering in the melodic voices.
• Shape the text conversationally. This song lives in the specificity of its lyrical ideas, so clarity of diction matters more than perfect blend.
• Build momentum toward structural peak moments rather than staying at one dynamic throughout. The song's optimism depends on a sense of escalation.

Pair this with other classic musical theater numbers for a concert celebrating American songcraft, or use it as the closing piece in a spring concert where you want to send audiences out smiling. It also works beautifully as a morale builder during rehearsal season.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated contexts
• Lyrical clarity and conversational phrasing
• Balancing solo and ensemble roles within an arrangement
• Reading common musical theater chord symbols and harmonic language