Falling In Love With Love (with This Can't Be) (arr. Kirby Shaw): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Rodgers Hart / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Item: 35-PK00436391
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Here is an easy swing style arrangement of the classic Rodgers and Hart song from the musical "The Boys from Syracuse". A second Rogers and Hart song--"This Can't Be Love"--mashes in and together we have a hot swinging love song. Pure joy.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00436391
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About the Artist: Rodgers Hart
Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart shaped American musical theater during the 1920s and 1930s with their innovative melodies and witty, sophisticated lyrics. Their partnership produced some of Broadway's most enduring songs, performed countless times across concert halls, jazz clubs, and recording studios. Hart's clever wordplay paired with Rodgers' gift for memorable melodic lines created standards that remain central to the American songbook.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the effervescence of these two Rodgers and Hart classics while keeping the swing feel accessible for mixed ensembles. The mashup structure creates natural variety and momentum within a single piece, giving you genuine entertainment value without requiring soloists or complex rhythmic independence.
What to expect
Lighthearted and buoyant, with the kind of straightforward joy that comes from Broadway's golden age. The pairing of these two love songs creates a giddy, romantic energy that audiences recognize instantly.
Who it's for
Community choirs, church music programs, and high school singers who want accessible swing repertoire with immediate appeal. This works equally well for groups prioritizing fun ensemble experiences and those building jazz vocabulary.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the swing eighth-note feel clearly in early rehearsals using a recorded reference or metronome set to 'swing' mode; without this foundation, the groove flattens quickly.
- Balance the two melodies during the mashup section by having singers follow dynamic markings precisely; the joy comes from clarity, not volume.
- Rehearse any divisi sections in isolation so parts lock in before combining with full ensemble and accompaniment.
- Work the recorded accompaniment into run-throughs once singers know their music; familiarity with the groove will improve intonation and confidence.
How to use it
Pair this with other jazz standards or Broadway selections for a themed concert celebrating American songwriting. It also serves as an excellent palette cleanser between heavier choral works, offering singers and audiences a moment of pure entertainment.
Skills your students will build
- Swing phrasing and articulation in a Broadway context
- Following dynamic and expression markings to balance ensemble blend
- Listening for harmonic accuracy within jazz-inflected chord progressions
- Coordinating vocal lines with instrumental accompaniment in real time