New York, New York, Theme from: SATB Choral Octavo
Music by John Kander, words by Fred Ebb / arr. Carl Strommen
Item: 00-PO-0002525
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One of those songs that will forever be linked to O'l Blue Eyes! Carl Strommen captured all the Sinatra stylings while at the same time creating a very singable arrangement.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0002525
More about this title
About the Composer: John Kander
John Kander is a composer whose work spans Broadway, film, and concert music. His collaborations with lyricist Fred Ebb produced some of American theater's most enduring scores, including Cabaret, Chicago, and Zorba. His music combines sophisticated harmonic language with immediate melodic appeal, making his songs both dramatically powerful and deeply singable.
Kander's ability to write for the theater has made his work a staple in choral and vocal music education. His melodies are designed for the human voice, and his harmonies reward singers who dig into the harmonic detail while remaining accessible to intermediate ensembles.
Why we love this
Strommen's arrangement respects the swagger and rhythmic sophistication of Sinatra's iconic recording while maintaining genuine four-part writing that sits comfortably for SATB choirs. The chart captures that unmistakable style without requiring your singers to imitate a legend; instead, it gives them the harmonic and rhythmic tools to own the song themselves. Programming this signals confidence in a standard that audiences already love.
What to expect
The piece crackles with the energy and polish of a classic big-band moment. There's swagger here, but it's grounded in lyrical melody and sophisticated harmony rather than bombast. Your singers will feel the difference between this arrangement and a simple, straightforward setting the moment they dive into the parts.
Who it's for
Choirs aiming to program a familiar standard with credibility and style will find this arrangement both accessible and rewarding. Intermediate to advanced SATB ensembles have the harmonic sophistication to execute Strommen's writing cleanly. This works equally well for concert choirs, show choirs, or community groups.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the Sinatra recording for phrasing and rhythmic nuance, but encourage your singers to find their own interpretive path through the melody rather than shadowing it exactly.
- Pay attention to the swing rhythms and syncopations that define this arrangement; these need precision and uniformity across all sections to land properly.
- Balance the solo lines that emerge in the chart against the tutti moments; underscore the conversational quality of the writing rather than belting through it.
How to use it
This is an ideal closer for a pops concert or a jazzy set within a mixed program. Its familiarity and Americana appeal make it a natural bridge between classical repertoire and contemporary styles. The piece also works beautifully as a finale in a program celebrating American songwriting or musical theater.
Skills your students will build
- Swing rhythm and syncopation
- Interpretation of jazz and popular music idioms
- Blend and balance within SATB texture
- Phrasing and breath management in longer melodic lines