Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (from Jersey Boys) (arr. Ed Lojeski): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Frankie Valli The Four Seasons / As performed by Frankie Valli / As performed by The Four Seasons / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
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The 1967 pop hit by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons takes center stage in the stage musical and film Jersey Boys. It's the sound that thrilled a generation then and now and a fantastic feature for choirs and audiences of all ages!
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00301768
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About the Artist: Frankie Valli The Four Seasons
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons emerged from Newark, New Jersey, in the early 1960s to become one of the most influential pop groups in American music history. Their signature sound, built on Valli's distinctive falsetto and innovative vocal harmonies, produced a string of chart-topping hits that defined the era and influenced generations of singers and arrangers.
The group's catalog remains essential repertoire for music educators. Their tight harmonies, rhythmic precision, and melodic sophistication offer choirs concrete models for blend, balance, and the kind of infectious energy that keeps audiences engaged. From a pedagogical standpoint, their work demonstrates how pop music can demand the same musical rigor as any classical standard.
Why we love this
Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures the irresistible melodic hook and vocal interplay that made this song a standard, while the Choral Instrumental Pak format gives you flexibility in how you deploy it. Directors consistently report that audiences respond immediately to this title, whether you're building a pop-focused concert or need a crowd-pleasing closer that lands with genuine emotional warmth.
What to expect
Pure affection. The song radiates warmth and sincerity, turning a declaration of romantic devotion into something almost universal in its immediacy. Your singers will feel the melodic rightness from the first rehearsal, and audiences hear genuine emotion rather than manufactured performance.
Who it's for
High school and college choirs who want a contemporary feature with genuine emotional appeal and strong audience connection. Community choirs and adult ensembles also gravitate toward this one because the melody is instantly recognizable and the Lojeski arrangement sits comfortably in accessible ranges.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the vowels in the melody line during rehearsal before worrying about tempo; the Lojeski voicing depends on vowel consistency across the section to create the bright, unified sound the arrangement requires.
- Use the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to establish the groove, then deliberately rehearse a cappella so singers hear their own blend and adjust accordingly.
- Shape the dynamics through the verse into the chorus; resist the urge to sing at full volume from the start. The arrangement breathes when you let the opening statement sit lean and conversational.
How to use it
Drop this into a concert exploring American pop standards, or use it as a standalone feature that bridges classical and contemporary audiences in a single program. It pairs particularly well with other Jersey Boys selections if you're building a themed concert, and it works equally well as a spring concert encore or a wedding/special event feature.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in close harmony across multiple vocal lines
- Sustaining legit vowels while maintaining diction in a pop context
- Following a rhythmic accompaniment while maintaining melodic independence
- Shaping phrase lines to enhance lyrical storytelling
- Balancing melody and background vocals within a mixed ensemble texture