All Of Me: SATB Choral Octavo

Steve Zegree's arrangement respects the song's jazz heritage while making it accessible to SATB choirs of moderate ability. The voicing sits naturally for singers, the harmonies swing without requiring advanced jazz technique, and the piece allows genuine musical storytelling rather than technical display.

Intimate and reflective, this arrangement invites singers into the vulnerability at the heart of the song. The harmonies have warmth and depth, with moments of vulnerability balanced by the quiet confidence of a standard that has earned its place in the repertoire.

Any choir that wants to explore the jazz standard repertoire with a piece that teaches genuine musicianship without overwhelming singers with complexity. This works equally well in a concert setting or as a teaching tool for understanding jazz harmony and phrasing.

• Shape the phrase with a single breath whenever possible; this ballad lives in its legit, unhurried phrasing rather than in quick decorative moments.
• Listen closely to ensemble vowel blend in the slower passages. Tuning issues become obvious when the tempo is relaxed and the texture is sparse.
• Let the accompaniment breathe. Resist rushing into entrances; the silence between phrases is part of the song's emotional weight.

Pair this with other standards or light jazz to create a "songbook" segment within a concert. It also serves as an excellent bridge between classical choral music and contemporary jazz styles, helping audiences understand how skilled arrangers adapt popular material for ensemble voices.

• Jazz phrasing and rhythmic flexibility
• Blend and intonation in jazz harmony
• Legit singing technique applied to swing style
• Understanding lead sheet notation and jazz chord symbols
• Expressive interpretation of a standard ballad