Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy: SSA Choral Octavo

Kern captures the infectious energy of these two standards while crafting an arrangement that sits comfortably for SSA voices. The pairing honors the original Streisand-Garland performance while opening the piece to new generations of singers, especially those familiar with the Glee revival.

Sunshine and optimism channeled through pure melodic joy. The music bounces with the kind of unironic happiness that made these standards timeless, capturing both the elegance of Golden Age songwriting and the energy that drew Glee's audience to the material.

Choirs seeking accessible, feel-good repertoire that resonates with contemporary audiences. This arrangement works especially well for groups with developing singers who need music that builds confidence and enjoys immediate audience connection.

• Shape the opening phrases with clear articulation to establish the bright, optimistic character that defines both songs.
• Balance the upper voices in unison passages; the strength comes from unified sound rather than individual projection.
• Use the recorded accompaniment as a reference for stylistic interpretation and rhythmic precision, particularly in the transitions between the two songs.
• Let the text drive the phrasing; these are celebratory melodies that benefit from natural speech rhythms rather than overly rigid meter.

Position this as an opener or closer that shifts the emotional tone of a concert. The pairing works beautifully in spring or holiday programs, and its cultural currency (spanning classic musical theater, Streisand, and current television) makes it an excellent bridge between traditional and contemporary repertoire.

• Singing legit pop style with musical theater diction and phrasing
• Maintaining blend and balance in SSA texture across unison and divisi passages
• Interpreting text with character and emotional clarity
• Following accompaniment cues and musical transitions between distinct song sections