Come Dance With Me: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Sammy Cahn / By James Van Heusen / As performed by Frank Sinatra / Arranged by Steve Zegree
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Arranged in a swinging big band style, this standard was recorded by all the greats from Frank Sinatra to Diana Krall. Your vocal jazz or pop group will shine in performance! Duration: ca. 2:50.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00179746
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About the Composer: Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn crafted some of the most memorable melodies in American popular song, collaborating with composers like James Van Heusen to create standards that have outlasted their era by decades. His gift for singable, witty lyrics paired with instantly recognizable hooks made him a favorite among vocalists across multiple generations, from Sinatra to contemporary jazz artists.
As a music educator, you'll find Cahn's work invaluable for teaching vocal phrasing and lyrical storytelling. His songs reward careful attention to text inflection and timing, qualities that transfer directly to ensemble singing and solo performance.
Why we love this
Steve Zegree's arrangement captures the infectious energy of a classic big band without overwhelming your singers. The swinging style sits comfortably in a pop or vocal jazz context, making it equally at home in a spring concert or an informal cabaret setting. Your students will love performing a tune that audiences actually know and remember.
What to expect
Sophisticated and joyful, with the confidence of a song that's been performed a thousand times and knows exactly what it's doing. The big band swing feel gives the piece warmth and glamour, while the familiar melody keeps listeners instantly engaged from the first phrase.
Who it's for
Vocal jazz combos, pop choirs, and advanced high school or college ensembles looking for accessible repertoire with real style. This arrangement works best with singers who have some experience with swing articulation and rhythmic flexibility, though the part writing remains clear and supportive.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythm section relaxed and groove-oriented rather than rigid. The chart thrives when the ensemble feels the swing eighth notes as a light bounce rather than a mechanical pulse.
- Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing in the vocal lines. Cahn wrote these words to sit naturally on the melody, so honor the speech rhythms rather than forcing every syllable into a metronomic beat.
- Balance the instrumental solos and fills with the vocal ensemble; they're equal partners here, not accompaniment. Let instrumentalists breathe between phrases just as singers do.
- Experiment with dynamics across the 2:50 duration. A swinging chart like this can afford to pull back in verses and build to a tighter, more energized final chorus.
How to use it
Pair this with other standards or contemporary pop tunes for a cabaret or jazz concert format. It also works beautifully as a showcase piece for your strongest vocal jazz combo, giving serious singers a chance to demonstrate their musicianship on repertoire that genuinely matters.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note articulation and style
- Lyrical phrasing and text interpretation
- Rhythmic independence between vocal and instrumental lines
- Sectional balance and blend in ensemble settings
- Interpretation of jazz chord changes and harmonic language