Jet Set (from the musical Catch Me If You Can): SSA Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures the glamorous energy of international intrigue without asking for operatic voices or impossible ranges. Eric Van Cleave's writing sits comfortably for SSA singers while keeping the arrangement smart enough to hold an audience's attention; the tight harmonies and horn counterpoint create real musical substance, and the song's built-in excitement does half your rehearsal work for you.

Sophisticated jet-setting glamour with a winking, modern attitude. The music propels forward with cosmopolitan flair, combining slick harmonies with an almost cinematic sense of travel and adventure, all wrapped in a groove that makes audiences want to move.

Show choirs and concert ensembles looking for a contemporary piece with Broadway credentials and genuine energy. SSA groups wanting repertoire that feels current, theatrically smart, and engaging for both singers and audiences.

• Lock the rhythmic precision of the ensemble sections early. The "hot horns" mentioned in the description suggest a syncopated, dance-inflected groove, so brass clarity matters even though you're the choir.
• Work the recorded accompaniment in rehearsals to find the exact pocket of the groove before you ever separate voices for harmony work.
• Shape the phrases with forward motion; this piece lives in momentum. Avoid letting sustained notes sag or become static.
• Balance treble voices so the melodic line stays audible above harmonic texture. The upper notes should ring but not overwhelm the overall sound.

Pair this with other contemporary pop-choral selections for a set that appeals to younger audiences and keeps concert energy high. Its Broadway pedigree also works well alongside other musical theater excerpts or as a contrast piece in a program that mixes classical and contemporary styles.

• Singing syncopated rhythms in ensemble settings
• Balancing multiple vocal lines while maintaining textural clarity
• Interpreting stylistic grooves and forward-moving phrasing from recorded accompaniment
• Reading SSA voicing and navigating chromatic or jazz-influenced harmonies
• Sustaining ensemble cohesion in rhythmically active material