Let Yourself Go (arr. David Wright): SSAA Choral Octavo

David Wright's arrangement captures the rhythmic swagger and playful energy of this Berlin standard without requiring a full band. The voicing sits naturally for upper voices while maintaining the harmonic color that made the song a jazz and barbershop favorite, making it accessible for singers who might otherwise only encounter Berlin through revivals or jazz combos.

Bright, swinging, and thoroughly charming. The song radiates the confidence of someone who knows exactly what they want and isn't afraid to go after it, with enough harmonic color to keep singers engaged across multiple verses without becoming weighty or overdone.

Treble choirs and upper-voice ensembles looking for repertoire that feels both stylish and approachable. This works equally well for concert choirs seeking a lighter moment or barbershop groups wanting to explore arranged standards in a contemporary setting.

• Treat the swing eighth notes with lift but not exaggeration; let the triplet feel breathe rather than metronomic.
• Anchor the blend by having the altos lock the harmonic foundation first, then layer sopranos for clarity.
• Pay attention to the lyrical intent in your phrasing. The title itself is a directive: the performers should sound like they're genuinely having fun, not executing it.

Pair this with other American songbook standards to create a program section celebrating mid-century popular composition, or use it as an opener to establish energy and set a conversational tone with your audience before moving into heavier material.

• Swing phrasing and rhythmic buoyancy in a popular music idiom
• Blend and balance in close SSAA voicing
• Historical style awareness of barbershop and jazz vocal traditions
• Confidence with idiomatic text delivery in colloquial English