I Enjoy Being A Girl: SSA Choral Octavo

Jill Gallina's arrangement captures the infectious optimism and charm of this Rodgers and Hammerstein standard while making it accessible for SSA voices. The piece works equally well as a concert opener that energizes your audience or as a confidence builder for singers still developing their range and blend.

Pure theatrical joy wrapped in mid-century charm. The melody sparkles with optimism and humor, inviting singers to embrace the character and individuality the lyrics celebrate. There's a lightness here that makes singing feel like fun rather than work.

SSA choirs looking for a Broadway standard that delivers personality without technical extremes. This works beautifully for high school and community ensembles seeking repertoire that audiences recognize and singers genuinely enjoy performing.

• Keep the character light and conversational in the verses; the charm lives in the storytelling rather than vocal power.
• Balance the harmony voices so the main melody stays clearly in focus without the supporting parts disappearing.
• Allow the text to drive the phrasing; this song thrives on natural, speech-like rhythms even when the notes feel theatrical.
• Consider how dynamics can highlight the song's wit; subtle shifts between sections make the familiar melody feel fresh each time around.

Pair this with other Rodgers and Hammerstein selections for a Broadway showcase, or use it as a standalone concert piece that gives your SSA section genuine solo repertoire. The familiarity and warmth make it an excellent choice for pops concerts, community events, or any program needing an audience-pleasing moment.

• Sustaining character and storytelling across longer phrases
• Balancing melody and harmonic voices in SSA writing
• Shaping legit singing with theatrical expression
• Managing blend when the harmonic movement shifts quickly