Almost Like Being In Love: SSA Choral Octavo

This Mac Huff arrangement captures all the romantic warmth of the original while making it genuinely accessible for SSA ensembles. The voicing sits beautifully for developing choirs, and the song's infectious charm translates directly to your audience.

Sunshine and optimism infuse every measure. The song radiates the giddy joy of unexpected romance, with straightforward harmonies that create warmth rather than complexity. Singing it feels like sharing a smile with your section mates.

SSA choirs at the intermediate level will find this arrangement rewarding and performable. Community choruses, school choirs, and showcase concerts all benefit from having a Broadway standard that feels achievable without sacrificing musical substance.

• Shape the melodic line with steady breath support through the longer phrases; the lyricism depends on sustained tone quality rather than dramatic dynamics.
• Balance the three voice parts carefully during the overlapping sections so the harmony rings without any one part dominating.
• Let the text drive your interpretation. Lerner's words have a conversational ease that should feel natural, not theatrical.

Pair this with other Golden Age standards for a Broadway concert, or feature it as a solo number on a mixed program. Its upbeat character and moderate length make it ideal for spring concerts or as a palate cleanser between heavier repertoire.

• Sustaining legit vocal tone across full phrases
• Balancing three-part harmony with distinct voice independence
• Interpreting lyrical text with natural speech rhythm
• Managing breath support in flowing melodic lines