All I Ask of You (arr. Carol Canning): SATB Choral Octavo
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All I Ask of You (arr. Carol Canning): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Barbra Streisand / Arranged by Carol Canning

Item: 35-DS00489281
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 6
SKU: 35-DS00489281

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About the Artist: Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand's career has spanned decades as one of the most distinctive vocalists in popular music and theater. Her interpretations of Broadway material are marked by impeccable phrasing, emotional depth, and a technical command that has made her a touchstone for singers across genres.

For music educators, Streisand's work offers a masterclass in how a vocalist shapes melody and lyric. Her recording of "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera demonstrates the kind of nuanced interpretation that students can study and learn from, particularly in understanding how to balance technical precision with authentic emotional expression.

Why we love this

Carol Canning's arrangement takes one of musical theater's most beloved duets and reimagines it for SATB voices without sacrificing the intimacy of the original. The piece works equally well as a showcase for your ensemble or as a concert selection that connects with audiences who know and love this material from Phantom.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with the tenderness of a private conversation between two people in love. Canning's voicing preserves the yearning quality of the original while building moments of fuller harmonic texture that give the ensemble something substantive to sink into. You're left with something that feels both intimate and complete.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves choirs that want to program a recognizable Broadway standard without requiring a soloist or orchestra. It works for concert choirs, secular ensembles, and even special event programming where a wedding or romantic theme fits the occasion.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody line with genuine legit singing rather than a classical operatic approach. This is theater music, and the phrasing should serve the text and the vulnerability of the moment.
  • Balance the harmonic blend throughout, especially in the slower passages where any intonation issues will be exposed. Sectionals focusing on vertical sonority pay dividends here.
  • Treat the text as narrative. Singers should understand they are singing a sincere romantic plea, and that emotional clarity should come through even in ensemble sections.

How to use it

Consider this for a spring concert program, particularly one that blends classical and contemporary selections. It also pairs well with other Broadway fare if you're building a musical theater set, or stands alone beautifully as a change of pace in a more traditional choral concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Legit singing technique in a contemporary musical theater context
  • Text interpretation and emotional communication through ensemble singing
  • Ensemble intonation in sustained harmonic passages
  • Phrasing shaped by musical theater conventions rather than classical traditions

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