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As Time Goes By: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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As Time Goes By: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

As Time Goes By: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words and music by Herman Hupfeld / arr. Jay Althouse

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015100

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About the Composer: Herman Hupfeld

Herman Hupfeld (1894-1951) was an American songwriter whose theatrical compositions and popular songs defined much of the early 20th century songbook. Though he wrote for stage and film, his legacy rests almost entirely on a single composition: "As Time Goes By," which became an instant standard after its appearance in Casablanca (1942). Hupfeld's gift was for melody that feels both instantly memorable and timeless, a quality that has kept his work alive in choral and jazz settings for over 80 years.

Why we love this

Jay Althouse's arrangement captures the sophisticated simplicity that makes this song endure. The choral writing sits beautifully in accessible ranges while maintaining the urbane character of the original, and the harmonic support allows singers to voice the melody's emotional weight without strain. Programming it gives your choir a genuine 20th-century standard that audiences recognize and singers genuinely enjoy performing.

What to expect

Wistful and elegantly nostalgic, this arrangement wraps you in warm, sophisticated harmonies that feel both vintage and timeless. There's an intimate quality to the writing that invites singers and listeners into a private moment of reflection.

Who it's for

Intermediate and advanced choirs looking for accessible repertoire with genuine musical substance. This works for concert choirs, show choirs, and community ensembles seeking a piece that bridges popular appeal and musical integrity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody with the supporting voice parts; the accompaniment should frame rather than compete with the text and tune.
  • Treat the lyrics as intimate storytelling. The nostalgic sentiment comes through only when singers understand the emotional stakes of each phrase.
  • The recorded accompaniment helps establish tempo and harmonic foundation; use early rehearsals with it to lock voicing, then rehearse a cappella to develop independence and tone.
  • Shape the phrases as you would in a standard or art song. Avoid a straight, metronomic approach; let the natural rubato of the lyric breathe.

How to use it

Program this alongside other standards or popular classics to create a "golden age" set. It works especially well as a concert closer or in a program exploring 20th-century popular song. The familiarity of the tune makes it an excellent audience connector without sacrificing musical credibility.

Skills your students will build

  • balancing melody with harmonic accompaniment
  • lyrical phrasing and emotional expression in popular repertoire
  • sustained tone production in mid-range tessitura
  • stylistically appropriate interpretation of 1940s popular song

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