Consider Yourself (from Oliver) (arr. Tom Gentry): TTBB Choral Octavo
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Consider Yourself (from Oliver) (arr. Tom Gentry): TTBB Choral Octavo

By Lionel Bart / Arranged by Tom Gentry

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 8
SKU: 35-DS00427385

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About the Composer: Lionel Bart

Lionel Bart (1930-1999) was a British composer and lyricist whose gift for creating irresistible melodies made him a dominant force in mid-twentieth-century musical theatre. His score for Oliver! became a landmark achievement in British musical drama, earning him an Academy Award and establishing him as a composer who could write for both intimate character moments and rousing ensemble scenes with equal skill.

Bart's work demonstrates how theatrical composition demands clarity of melody, strong harmonic foundation, and an instinctive understanding of what makes a song singable across different voice types and ranges. For music educators, his catalog offers repertoire that balances accessibility with genuine musical substance.

Why we love this

Tom Gentry has crafted an arrangement that captures the infectious energy of this number without sacrificing the conversational warmth that makes it so effective in the show. The flexible voicing options (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB) mean you can perform this whether your ensemble is small or substantial, and the arrangement sits naturally for male voices while maintaining the song's essential character.

What to expect

Youthful optimism meets street-smart charm. The piece pulses with forward momentum, full of rhythmic bounce and an almost conversational quality that invites the listener in. It's the sound of confidence and belonging, carrying both vulnerability and joy.

Who it's for

Directors seeking a showstopper for concert or a program finale that lands equally well with accomplished ensembles and developing singers. Any group with at least three male voice parts can make this work, and it rewards singers with a melody that feels great in the voice.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo brisk but conversational; this isn't a march despite its rhythmic drive. The swagger comes from attitude, not speed.
  • Shape the melody with natural speech inflection. Bart wrote singable lines, so let them breathe rather than metronomically punching every note.
  • Balance clarity of text with musicality. The lyrical content carries so much of the song's charm that diction must be crisp without becoming stilted.

How to use it

Program this as a concert closer or a bridge to a lighter second half. It also works beautifully on a pops concert or as a celebration of musical theatre repertoire, especially alongside other accessible show tunes arranged for your ensemble size.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated figures while preserving lyrical flow
  • Blending multiple voice parts in flexible voicings (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB)
  • Sustaining character and legibility in faster-paced ensemble singing
  • Negotiating theatrical style in an arranagement that honors the original

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