Anything Goes: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Words and music by Cole Porter / arr. Teena Chinn
Item: 00-PO-0004717
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It used to be that tunes like this brightened up the Broadway stages year in and year out! Now you can add this classic Cole Porter hit to the show repertoire of your choirs. Teena Chinn gives you a truly creative arrangement to assure tremendous audience reaction to any performance. Ideal for the addition of a little movement!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004717
More about this title
About the Composer: Cole Porter
Cole Porter (1891-1964) was an American composer and lyricist who dominated Broadway and film music from the 1920s through the 1950s. His sophisticated harmonies, witty lyrics, and infectious melodies made him one of the most performed songwriters in music history. Porter wrote for both stage and screen with remarkable versatility, creating standards that remain central to the American musical theater repertoire and continue to define the golden age of Broadway.
Why we love this
Teena Chinn's arrangement captures the irresistible energy of this Porter standard while keeping the 3-part voicing accessible and singable. The writing invites movement and staging, making it an engaging choice for choirs looking to add personality and theatricality to a concert or show. Directors consistently find that audiences respond immediately to this familiar, upbeat material, and the arrangement delivers that response without sacrificing musical substance.
What to expect
Bright, confident, and breezy. Porter's melody dances through the arrangement with the kind of buoyant charm that makes singers smile as they perform. The 3-part texture allows the tune to shine without overcomplexity, creating space for personalities and character to emerge in performance.
Who it's for
High school and college choirs seeking accessible but high-impact repertoire, as well as community and recreational choirs that value singable 3-part arrangements. Directors programming concerts that benefit from a recognizable, crowd-pleasing standard will find this octavo delivers both musical integrity and audience engagement.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic drive of the accompaniment. Porter's syncopation needs forward motion, so keep the tempo brisk and the eighth notes articulate.
- Shape the melodic phrases with clear phrasing and dynamic contrast. Let each section of the tune breathe so the harmonic movement stays conversational rather than relentless.
- If you add choreography or movement, rehearse it alongside the vocal lines early so singers internalize how the music supports the staging.
- Balance the three parts carefully in climactic moments. The arrangement likely layering voices for effect, so ensure no single part gets buried even when the texture thickens.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a solo number in a Broadway-themed concert or as part of a Cole Porter set. It pairs well with lighter, upbeat repertoire and serves as an excellent palate cleanser between heavier dramatic pieces. Consider programming it where you want visible audience delight and a moment of pure theatrical joy.
Skills your students will build
- Singing syncopated rhythms with rhythmic precision and style
- Balancing three independent vocal lines in close harmony
- Coordinating singing with choreography or movement
- Sustaining energy and forward motion in uptempo material
- Performing with theatrical presence and character