All of Me

This arrangement captures what makes the original resonate so broadly. A Grade 3-4 setting makes it immediately accessible for most programs, yet the harmonic language and phrasing remain sophisticated enough to hold musician and audience attention. You'll find it works equally well in a spring concert or as a wedding ceremony feature, and students genuinely enjoy performing it.

Intimate and sincere. The arrangement preserves the original's emotional directness while reshaping it for ensemble voices. There's warmth here rather than sentimentality, a quality that makes it feel genuine in performance.

Directors seeking contemporary repertoire that bridges pop and choral/instrumental traditions without sacrificing musical substance. Players and singers at the intermediate level who are ready for modern harmonies and want to perform material that connects with current audiences.

• Shape the melody phrase by phrase rather than line by line. The song's power comes from longer arc, not moment-to-moment detail.
• Balance accompaniment and melody carefully; this arrangement likely lets the harmonic foundation breathe, so resist the urge to overwhelm the vocal line.
• Lock in the rhythmic feel early. Pop arrangements depend on consistent groove, so establish the pulse before adding interpretive choices.
• Lean into the lyrical content during rehearsal. Asking performers what they hear in the song usually reveals natural phrasing choices.

Slot this into spring or pops concerts where contemporary favorites feel at home alongside more traditional selections. It serves equally well as a standalone feature or as part of a thematic set built around relationships or modern song. Many programs have found it particularly effective for wedding or celebration events.

• Phrasing across longer melodic lines in a contemporary harmonic context
• Balancing featured melody with ensemble accompaniment
• Interpreting pop music idioms on concert instruments
• Reading and performing modern chord progressions