It's Possible: SAB Choral Octavo

This arrangement brings a Broadway-caliber melody into the reach of SAB choirs, eliminating the vocal demands that might otherwise limit performance options. Andy Beck's voicing sits comfortably across a three-part mixed choir without sacrificing the character and warmth of Flaherty's original composition. Seussian whimsy paired with genuine musical substance makes this a program piece that engages both singers and audiences.

Imaginative and playful, with the kind of melodic buoyancy that makes you want to move. The song captures the wonder of McElligot's Pool without resorting to oversimplified music; there's genuine warmth beneath the whimsy. Singers feel the joy of performing something written for the stage, even in a school context.

SAB choirs with developing singers who benefit from a three-part texture that avoids extreme ranges. Conductors programming Broadway-adjacent material for young or mixed-voice ensembles will find this accessible without feeling watered down. Schools seeking repertoire that honors both literary and musical quality will connect with Seussian storytelling set to a Broadway-trained composer's melody.

• Highlight the story within the song by shaping phrases around the Seussian text rather than purely musical phrases; let the narrative energy carry the momentum.
• Balance the three parts so that melody lines remain clear even when other voices sustain harmony; SAB voicing rewards careful blend work in rehearsal.
• Consider the recorded accompaniment as a learning tool first; once singers are secure, a live piano arrangement or light instrumental ensemble can freshen the sound for performance.
• Shape dynamics around character moments in the text; a pool full of imagination deserves more color than a flat, consistent sound.

Program this as an opener or interlude to energize an audience and shift the tone of a concert toward lightness and fun. Pair it with other pop choral arrangements from the Alfred series for thematic consistency, or nest it between heavier classical or contemporary pieces to provide contrast. Spring concerts and family-friendly programs are natural homes, though the song's musical substance makes it suitable year-round.

• Singing in three-part SAB voicing with independent melodic lines
• Connecting text clarity to musical phrasing in a narrative context
• Blending and balancing parts while maintaining individual line integrity
• Performing Broadway-style music with appropriate diction and character