All For The Best: SAB Choral Octavo

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the warmth and accessibility of Schwartz's original while crafting a SAB voicing that sounds full and rewarding without overwhelming three-part ensembles. The piece carries genuine emotional weight despite its lighter theatrical roots, giving your choir something genuinely singable that audiences will recognize and enjoy.

Warmth with a touch of theatrical sparkle. The arrangement radiates optimism and connection, with the kind of human-centered sincerity that defines Schwartz's best work. There's lightness here, but not superficiality.

Choirs seeking a contemporary piece with immediate appeal that still demands musical maturity. This works equally well for concert choirs looking to include a Broadway selection or show choirs building a mixed repertoire set.

• Balance the soprano line carefully so it sits comfortably above the alto and baritone parts without strain; Schwartz melodies often rely on a clear top line to land their lyrical intent.
• Shape the phrases with intentional breath points rather than holding through longer sentences; this arrangement benefits from the conversational, natural pacing of musical theater delivery.
• Lock in rhythmic unity across all three parts during the ensemble sections, where rhythmic clarity makes the piece's lighter character shine.

Position this as a palate cleanser in concert programs that mix classical and contemporary work, or anchor a set of musical theater selections. The piece's accessibility makes it an excellent choice for spring concerts where you want the audience to leave feeling genuinely uplifted.

• Singing sustained lyrical lines with clear diction in a Broadway idiom
• Balancing three distinct harmonic voices while maintaining phrase coherence
• Navigating the blend between theatrical delivery and choral precision
• Reading and executing Huff's arrangement notation and phrasing marks