Feeling Good (arr. Roger Emerson): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Emerson captures the sophisticated ease of this jazz standard without requiring your singers to navigate complex voice leading or excessive ranges. The 3-part mixed voicing sits comfortably for developing choirs while preserving the song's signature swagger and harmonic warmth.

Confident and sophisticated. The arrangement glides with the ease of a well-worn jazz standard, complete with the harmonic richness and rhythmic snap that make this song instantly recognizable. Singers feel the cool factor of performing real jazz, even at an introductory level.

Choirs ready to explore jazz and pop standards with genuine style, whether in a concert setting or as part of a mixed repertoire program. This works well for high school, college, and community ensembles looking for crowd-pleasing material that also develops musical maturity.

• Shape the phrases with clear dynamic peaks rather than singing straight through; the laid-back groove only works when singers actively support the line's architecture.
• Lock the tempo early and keep it consistent—this arrangement depends on rhythmic pocket more than other jazz charts might.
• Balance the parts so the melody sits forward without the supporting voices disappearing into the texture; all three lines carry meaningful musical content.
• Let the accompaniment breathe in the spaces you leave; resisting the urge to fill silence is often what makes jazz feel cool.

Slot this into a concert exploring the Great American Songbook or a program built around jazz and pop crossover repertoire. Its accessibility and instant appeal make it a natural fit for pops concerts, fundraising events, or any show where you want singers and audience to feel equally in the groove.

• Swing rhythm and jazz phrasing conventions
• Balancing three independent lines within a cohesive harmonic texture
• Sustaining tone and musicality within a rhythmically driven arrangement
• Navigating standard jazz chord changes through listening and ear training