Maybe This Time: Choral Instrumental Pak

Ed Lojeski's SSA voicing captures the vulnerability and restraint that makes this Kander and Ebb standard resonate. The arrangement sits perfectly for high school voices while honoring the emotional weight of the original, giving singers a song that feels genuinely singable yet dramatically substantial.

A quiet moment before the storm. This song sits in the space between resignation and determination, asking its singers to hold emotional complexity without overdoing it. The arrangement invites introspection while building toward moments of genuine theatrical power.

SSA ensembles in high school through adult levels seeking contemporary jazz repertoire with dramatic depth. Directors wanting to program a showstopper that connects to students' cultural touchstones will find strong material here.

• Balance the vulnerability of the text with clear diction; every word matters in a song about hope and desperation
• Shape phrases around the lyrical arc rather than melodic peaks; the emotional journey drives the pacing, not the notation
• Use the accompaniment to anchor your ensemble's intonation, but pull back slightly on sustained notes to let the voices breathe and blend

This works beautifully as a concert closer or the emotional centerpiece of a pop/jazz focused set. Pair it with uptempo crowd pleasers to create dynamic contrast, or use it to open a second half where you want the audience fully attentive from the first note.

• Sustaining emotional intention across long phrases without sacrificing vocal health
• Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining individual vocal clarity
• Interpreting jazz inflection and contemporary phrasing in a choral context
• Navigating the arrangement's harmonic complexity and voice independence