My Favorite Things (arr. Doug Watts): SATB Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures the wistful charm of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic without overwhelming your singers. Watts's voicing sits comfortably in the middle tessitura, giving your SATB section clarity on both the soaring melody and the supportive harmonies that make this tune resonate.

Warm, reflective, and deeply familiar. The arrangement invites singers to experience a beloved melody anew through close harmonic colors and carefully considered voicing. There's room for both intimacy and lift.

High school and adult choirs seeking a straightforward, crowd-pleasing title that doesn't demand an enormous rehearsal investment. This works equally well for concert programmers looking to include a Broadway standard and for groups exploring film and television music.

• Balance the soprano line against the underlying harmonies by having altos and tenors think 'support' rather than 'blend.' The beauty emerges when each part maintains its own voice.
• Settle the tempo in the rehearsal space first. This piece breathes, and rushing the sustained notes will flatten the emotional arc.
• Lean into the legit Broadway sound. Encourage singers to shape phrases with intention rather than treating this as another concert piece.
• Mark any dynamic shifts carefully in the score during rehearsal so the ensemble stays connected through the arrangement's quieter moments.

Pair this alongside other Rodgers and Hammerstein selections for a themed evening, or use it as a moment of lyrical contrast in a concert that otherwise leans instrumental or classical. The four pages make it manageable for groups adding repertoire mid-season.

• Sustaining legit vocal tone across a moderate range
• Maintaining harmonic independence within an SATB texture
• Shaping extended phrases with musical intention
• Balancing melody and countermelody in a Broadway idiom