Lullaby of Broadway: SATB Choral Octavo
Arr. Teena Chinn
Level: Moderately Easy
Item: 00-PO-0004714
$2.25
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Description
This 1935 Academy Award® winner has become an all-time favorite. Teena has made the tune accessible to young choirs in this especially creative two-part setting. It's up-tempo, it's swing and it's fun to sing! Your students will snap their fingers throughout!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004714
More about this title
About the Arranger: Teena Chinn
Teena Chinn has built a reputation as an arranger who understands what makes music engaging for developing choirs. Her work balances accessibility with musical integrity, creating arrangements that sound sophisticated without requiring advanced vocal technique.
Chinn's approach to pop and Broadway material has made her a trusted voice in music education, particularly for directors seeking arrangements that energize rehearsals and connect with students through familiar, beloved standards.
Why we love this
Chinn transforms this swing standard into something that breathes and bounces without losing the charm of the original. The two-part setting respects Grade 2 reading levels while preserving the rhythmic vitality that makes the tune irresistible. Your singers will be hooked by the first rehearsal.
What to expect
Energy, joy, and a touch of theatrical swagger. The arrangement sparkles with the optimism of a 1935 Broadway showstopper, alive with the snap and swagger of swing. Singers feel the lift and lightness of the era without straining to reach it.
Who it's for
This arrangement welcomes Grade 2 choirs, mixed ensembles, and singers in their early years of four-part singing. It works equally well for singers with pop or musical theatre experience and those encountering this material for the first time.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the swing feel early. The arrangement thrives on rhythmic precision and a relaxed, forward-moving pulse; spend rehearsal time locking in the syncopation rather than pushing tempo.
- Layer in the finger snaps gradually. Start without them, then add body percussion once the vocal lines are secure, building momentum as ensemble confidence grows.
- Balance the upper and lower voices so neither overwhelms the other. The two-part writing depends on both lines singing with equal clarity and weight.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in style and groove. Listening together helps singers internalize the swing idiom before attempting any stylistic refinement.
How to use it
Program this alongside other upbeat, accessible pop standards to create a concert section that shifts the mood and brings the audience into the room. Its 12-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming rehearsal schedules. The energy and familiarity also make it a natural fit for pops concerts, spring shows, or any program seeking to balance classical work with contemporary joy.
Skills your students will build
- Swing rhythm and syncopation
- Two-part blend and balance
- Style and idiom (pop/Broadway interpretation)
- Ensemble listening across vocal lines
- Rhythmic precision with body percussion integration