All of Me (arr. Tim Allen): SATB Choral Octavo

Tim Allen's arrangement captures the intimate emotional core of this song while making it genuinely singable for mixed choirs at all ability levels. The arrangement preserves the song's harmonic richness without asking for vocal gymnastics, letting the melody and text do the emotional work. Programming this gives your choir a contemporary piece that audiences recognize and connect with immediately, and it's substantial enough that performers feel they're interpreting real artistry, not just a pop novelty.

Tender and direct. The arrangement moves with the unhurried pace of someone laying their heart bare, letting warm harmonic colors unfold without rush. There's a gentle vulnerability here that sits somewhere between a jazz ballad and contemporary choral writing, creating moments of real intimacy even in full SATB sections.

Any mixed choir looking to add a contemporary piece with emotional resonance and accessible ranges. This works equally well for high school choirs, community ensembles, and collegiate groups seeking modern material that doesn't compromise musicianship.

• Treat the homophonic sections as opportunities for genuine legit tone rather than a pop sound; the arrangement sits well for choral voices when you prioritize line quality over edge.
• Balance the accompaniment so the melody can breathe; recorded tracks can overwhelm sustained harmonic writing if not carefully mixed.
• Keep the text conversational, especially in quieter passages. The lyrics are a declaration of vulnerability, and over-singing them flattens their impact.
• Shape phrases toward harmonic movement rather than lyrical punctuation; let the chords guide your phrasing and dynamic contour.

Slot this into concerts where you want to acknowledge contemporary music without sacrificing artistic credibility. It pairs well alongside other pop arrangements or as a bridge piece between classical repertoire and more experimental modern work. Consider it for spring or winter concerts where a love song lands naturally in the program arc.

• Singing sustained harmonic writing with choral balance
• Interpreting contemporary music with legit vocal technique
• Maintaining emotional directness while managing four-part counterpoint
• Tuning seventh chords and extended harmonies common to jazz-influenced pop
• Coordinating with accompaniment tracks without losing ensemble independence