Hey, Look Me Over: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Carl Strommen's arrangement captures all the swagger and energy of the original while keeping the vocal writing straightforward and fun for young singers. The two-part voicing gives you flexibility in mixed groups without sacrificing the Broadway pizzazz that makes this song so appealing. Younger choirs feel genuine theatrical confidence performing this, and audiences immediately recognize the showstopper appeal.

Bright, optimistic, and full of showbiz energy. The melody bounces with the kind of confidence that makes performers stand taller and grin wider. There's a real sense of invitation in the music, as though the singers are calling out to the audience with genuine warmth and charm.

This octavo works beautifully for grades 3-5 choirs and is equally effective in middle school programs looking for Broadway material with genuine theatrical character. It suits young singers who are ready to explore popular song literature beyond children's arrangements while remaining well within their comfort zone musically.

• Maintain crisp articulation on the rhythmic figures to preserve the song's confident, uptempo character; avoid letting phrases drag or blur together.
• Balance the two parts so neither dominates; each line should feel equally important and secure in its own register.
• Mark dynamics strategically to build momentum through the piece rather than staying at one volume throughout the arrangement.
• Connect the rhythm section (if adding piano accompaniment) to the ensemble early in rehearsal so singers feel grounded in the groove.

Pair this with other upbeat contemporary pieces for a spring concert that celebrates joy and theatrical fun. It also works as an excellent opening number for a full-length school musical or as a standalone performance piece when you want to close a concert with high energy and audience engagement.

• Singing Broadway style melody with natural phrasing and theatrical expression
• Maintaining independence in two-part harmony while blending with ensemble sound
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated figures and syncopated accompaniment patterns
• Building confidence and performance presence in a showpiece arrangement