Here's That Rainy Day: SAB Choral Octavo

Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures all the wistful sophistication of this standard while making it genuinely accessible for developing voices. The SAB voicing sits comfortably across the ensemble without sacrificing the harmonic color that makes this tune endure.

Rainy, reflective, and tinged with longing. The minor key colors create an intimate atmosphere that draws listeners in rather than pushing outward.

Choirs looking to include a jazz standard in their repertoire without complexity that overwhelms the section. Works equally well for secular concert programming or as a feature moment in a longer set.

• Shape the melody with subtle dynamics rather than obvious crescendos; the poignancy lives in restraint.
• Balance the inner voices carefully so they support the top line without muddying the texture.
• Let the lyrics breathe. This song trades in quiet introspection, so resist the urge to drive the tempo.

Pair this with other ballads for a contemplative set, or use it to showcase your singers' ability to handle lyrical, connected phrasing. The six-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a program segment without overwhelming rehearsal time.

• Maintaining legit tone in the lower-middle range
• Blending minor key harmony without oversinging
• Interpreting jazz vocabulary and swing inflection in contemporary arrangement
• Balancing independence of voice parts in close harmony