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Let's Fall in Love: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Let's Fall in Love: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

A Tribute to Cole Porter

[Cole Porter] / arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-A-00015303

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Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015303

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About the Composer: Cole Porter

Cole Porter (1891-1964) composed some of the most sophisticated and witty songs in American musical theater. His melodies are instantly recognizable, his harmonies unexpected and elegant, and his lyrics clever without ever sacrificing singability. Porter's influence on jazz standards, Broadway, and popular song remains unmatched; his music has been recorded thousands of times and continues to anchor both concert and casual repertoire.

Why we love this

Porter's harmonic language keeps singers engaged with fresh chord progressions and unexpected resolutions, while the melody sits naturally in the voice across a moderate range. The recorded accompaniment lets you focus rehearsal time on blend, intonation, and style without building the piano part from scratch, and having instrumental parts available opens doors for small ensemble or jazz combo performance.

What to expect

Warmth and easy elegance. The melody is conversational and intimate, supported by harmonies that feel both sophisticated and effortless. There's no theatrical excess here; instead, you get the genuine charm of a song written with real singers in mind.

Who it's for

This octavo works for intermediate to advanced high school or college choirs comfortable with jazz harmony and popular song idiom. It suits groups looking to program a sophisticated standard that audiences recognize and singers genuinely enjoy performing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line so listeners hear the sophisticated lyric; Porter's wit depends on clear text projection without oversinging.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment as your rehearsal anchor, but consider pulling it back in performance to let the choir's blend take center stage.
  • Shape phrases around the lyric cadence rather than the bar line; this song rewards conversational phrasing that mirrors natural speech rhythm.
  • Lock in the harmonic foundation early by sectional rehearsal on the inner parts, then layer the melody once those harmonies sit securely.

How to use it

Pair this with other American songbook standards for a full pops or jazz-centered concert, or use it as a stylistic contrast in a classical program to show your singers' versatility. It also works beautifully as a lighter moment mid-concert when audiences want something they can hum along with.

Skills your students will build

  • Jazz harmony interpretation and voice leading through seventh chords and chromatic movement
  • Lyric-driven phrasing and conversational text delivery
  • Blend and balance in close harmonic writing
  • Style and idiom appropriate to American songbook repertoire

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