Get Happy (The Broadway Classic): SATB Choral Octavo

Strommen's arrangement captures the infectious optimism of Arlen's original without overcomplicating the harmony or vocal lines. The recorded accompaniment gives your singers a solid musical foundation, letting them focus on style and character rather than balance. This is the kind of piece that builds ensemble confidence and reminds everyone why they love singing together.

Bright, buoyant, and genuinely joyful. The piece has an easy charm that invites singers to smile while performing and audiences to tap their feet. It's the kind of song that lifts the energy of any concert and leaves people humming on their way home.

High school and community choirs seeking an uplifting, accessible standard that audiences recognize and enjoy. This arrangement works equally well for choirs with limited rehearsal time and those looking to add a trusted Broadway classic to their concert repertoire.

• Lean into the swing feel; this tune thrives when the ensemble commits to a relaxed, conversational delivery rather than a strict, metronomic approach.
• Balance the parts so the melody stays prominent while the supporting voices lock into the harmonic structure. Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the harmonic foundation during rehearsals.
• Work the text rhythmically as a group before worrying about individual part refinement. The phrasing should feel natural and speech-like, matching the conversational quality of the lyrics.
• Let the energy build gradually through the piece. Avoid front-loading all your volume and enthusiasm; save room for the piece to grow toward its conclusion.

Perfect as an opener or closer on a pops concert, or as a crowd-pleasing contrast piece on a mixed repertoire program. Its optimistic message and recognizable melody also make it an excellent choice for community events or fundraising concerts where you want broad appeal.

• Swing rhythm and jazz inflection
• Balancing melody and harmonic support within SATB texture
• Maintaining conversational phrasing across longer phrases
• Blend and intonation in sustained harmonic passages