Dream Lover (arr. Kohl Kitzmiller): SATB Choral Octavo
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Dream Lover (arr. Kohl Kitzmiller): SATB Choral Octavo

By Bobby Darin / As performed by The Manhattan Transfer / Arranged by Kohl Kitzmiller

Item: 35-DS00451632
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 8
SKU: 35-DS00451632

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About the Composer: Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin was a vocalist and musician who rose to prominence in the late 1950s with a gift for interpreting standards and popular songs with genuine musicality. His recording of 'Dream Lover' became one of his signature pieces, showcasing his ability to deliver both technical sophistication and emotional warmth. Darin's versatility across genres and his influence on American popular music make his compositions valuable resources for choral programs seeking accessible yet musically substantive material.

Why we love this

Kitzmiller's arrangement brings the charm and sophistication of this classic into a barbershop idiom that feels both vintage and singable for modern choirs. The eight-page octavo sits in a sweet spot where the harmony is rich enough to engage experienced singers but the voice leading remains logical and supportive. Your choir will enjoy the melodic accessibility paired with genuine harmonic interest.

What to expect

Romantic and wistful, with a touch of 1950s sophistication. The barbershop setting lends warmth and vintage charm while maintaining the song's inherent dreaminess and lyrical beauty.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for any SATB ensemble with basic harmonic literacy and comfort with jazz-influenced voicings. It's particularly well suited for choirs performing pop or standards repertoire, or for groups exploring the barbershop tradition beyond its typical male quartet context.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody across sections during the opening phrases; resist the temptation to let soloists overshadow the collective sound even when the lead line sits in the soprano part.
  • Attend to the barbershop voicing conventions in this arrangement, particularly the seventh chords and voice exchanges that give the piece its characteristic color.
  • Shape phrases with rubato and lyricism rather than metronomic precision; Darin's original recording breathes, and your choir should too.
  • Blend vowels carefully in sustained chords to maximize the resonance that makes barbershop harmony sparkle.

How to use it

Program this as a palate cleanser in a concert of varied repertoire, or pair it with other standards arranged for mixed voices to create a jazz and popular music set. It also serves well as an accessible introduction to barbershop harmony for choirs new to the genre.

Skills your students will build

  • Barbershop harmony conventions and seventh chord sonorities
  • Balancing homophonic textures across four voice parts
  • Sustaining lyrical phrasing in popular music contexts
  • Blending and intonation in close harmony

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