My Strongest Suit (from Aida) (arr. Mac Huff): SSA Choral Octavo
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My Strongest Suit (from Aida) (arr. Mac Huff): SSA Choral Octavo

As performed by Elton John Tim Rice / As performed by Elton John / Arranged by Mac Huff

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00435849

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About the Artist: Elton John Tim Rice

Elton John and Tim Rice collaborated on the 1989 musical Aida, one of Broadway's most celebrated partnerships. John's ability to craft memorable melodies combined with Rice's sophisticated lyrical storytelling created songs that work equally well in concert halls and on Broadway stages. Their work on Aida demonstrates how pop sensibility and theatrical depth can merge into enduring musical theater repertoire.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the swagger and theatrical flair of this number while making it accessible for developing choirs. The SSA voicing avoids the weight of four-part harmony without sacrificing musical substance, and the rhythmic vitality keeps singers engaged throughout.

What to expect

Confident and glamorous, with the swagger of someone who knows their worth. The song pulses with contemporary rhythmic energy while maintaining the melodic sophistication that makes Elton John's work so singable. Performing it demands theatrical presence alongside vocal precision.

Who it's for

SSA choirs ready for contemporary Broadway material that requires rhythmic sophistication and performance maturity. This works well for high school and collegiate ensembles, or adult community choirs seeking accessible but stylistically challenging repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the groove with your lower voices; the alto line carries the harmonic foundation and sets the tempo feel.
  • Treat the text with theatrical confidence. These lyrics demand personality, so encourage singers to inhabit the character rather than simply execute the notes.
  • Balance the soloistic moments against full sections. This arrangement likely features some exposed passages, so make sure soloists have sufficient breath support and vocal projection.
  • Lock into the rhythmic style early in rehearsal. Broadway grooves depend on rhythmic precision and forward motion, not metric flexibility.

How to use it

Program this as a contemporary showcase piece in a spring concert, or pair it with other Broadway selections to create a themed set. The 15 pages and SSA voicing make it substantial enough to anchor a program segment without requiring resources for a full orchestral arrangement.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in contemporary popular music idioms
  • Theatrical performance technique and character embodiment
  • Balancing soloistic and ensemble moments
  • Singing in a Broadway groove without losing musical line
  • Blend and balance in three-part divisi writing

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