Let's Fall in Love: Choral SoundPax

Jay Althouse's medley proves that a Porter selection doesn't need to be stuffy or precious. This arrangement honors the songs' jazz and popular roots while giving your choir real musicality to explore. Eight and a half minutes of Porter standards arranged with genuine style gives audiences the hits they know and your singers a chance to inhabit music that has real character and wit.

Urbane and charming, with moments of genuine romance and surprising harmonic sophistication beneath the accessible surface. The medley format keeps energy high and gives you a parade of Porter's most memorable melodies, each one a small gem polished to shine.

This medley works beautifully for mixed choirs, show choirs, and auditioned ensembles who want to perform recognizable repertoire with real musicality. It suits directors programming pops or jazz concerts, spring shows, or any program where you want your audience to leave humming.

• Treat the transitions between songs as seamless moments rather than starts and stops. Even brief musical bridges or pauses should feel intentional and connected.
• Let the recorded accompaniment establish the groove and swing feel you're aiming for. Listen together during rehearsal so singers absorb the rhythmic pocket before adding their own interpretation.
• Articulation matters enormously in Porter's music. Crisp, clean consonants on sung text will bring out the lyrical sophistication and comedic timing inherent in these songs.
• Balance sophistication with accessibility. These are popular songs first; your singers should sound like they're enjoying themselves, not performing a museum piece.

This makes an excellent centerpiece for a pops or jazz-focused concert, or a standout closer on a mixed program where you want to send audiences out smiling. The 8.5-minute length and built-in variety mean it can anchor a set or complement other contemporary and standard repertoire.

• Jazz phrasing and swing articulation
• Singing connected melodies across multiple songs in a medley format
• Ensemble blend when moving between contrasting song styles within one arrangement
• Interpretation of lyrics with comedic intent and sophistication
• Coordination with recorded accompaniment while maintaining musical independence