On the Street Where You Live: TBB Choral Octavo
Words by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe / arr. Teena Chinn
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0004811
$2.25
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The Broadway musical My Fair Lady is known for its many well-known songs like On the Street Where You Live.With this Teena Chinn arrangement, any choir will be able to perform it like the professionals. It will forever be adored by singers young and old!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004811
More about this title
About the Composer: Frederick Loewe
Frederick Loewe (1901-1988) was an Austrian-American composer whose partnership with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner produced some of Broadway's most enduring musicals. My Fair Lady, which opened in 1956, became one of the most successful theatrical works of the twentieth century, running for 2,717 performances on Broadway alone and spawning a celebrated film adaptation. Loewe's gift for melody and sophisticated harmonic language made his songs instantly memorable while remaining complex enough to reward careful musical study.
Beyond My Fair Lady, Loewe composed the scores for Brigadoon and Camelot, each showcasing his ability to blend European musical sophistication with the accessibility required of popular theater. His melodies have become standard repertoire for singers of all levels, and his arrangements continue to be performed in concert halls, community theaters, and educational settings worldwide.
Why we love this
Teena Chinn's arrangement captures the romantic sweep of this beloved standard while keeping the voicing manageable for developing choirs. The TBB voicing opens this song to groups that might otherwise struggle with traditional SATB scoring, and the moderate level means singers can focus on expression rather than technical survival. Programming a song this recognizable creates an instant connection with audiences and gives your singers the satisfaction of performing something genuinely beloved.
What to expect
The song radiates quiet romantic yearning paired with gentle optimism. Loewe's melody sits comfortably in the voice and unfolds with natural phrasing that allows singers to breathe between phrases and shape the text expressively. Even in a moderate arrangement, this piece carries the theatrical warmth and sophisticated charm that made My Fair Lady resonate across generations.
Who it's for
TBB choirs benefit most from this arrangement, though it works equally well for TTB or TTBB configurations depending on your section strength. Intermediate singers who have developed secure music reading skills will be able to handle the moderate level without getting bogged down in technical challenges. This is an excellent choice for groups looking to add a Broadway standard to their repertoire without the constraints of SATB voicing.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody line as if you're singing the character's hopeful declaration. The emotional arc matters more than perfect synchronization in the opening phrases.
- Balance the lower voices to support rather than compete with the melody. These harmonies need clarity, but they shouldn't overshadow the singers carrying the tune.
- Take advantage of the recorded accompaniment if available to lock in the harmonic foundation, then gradually reduce reliance on it during rehearsals so voices sing with independence.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert opener or closer, especially if you're programming a Broadway-themed concert or a show-tune pops set. It pairs well with other accessible Broadway repertoire and gives your audience an immediate emotional anchor. Consider it for community concerts, school assemblies, or formal recitals where you want to include music with broad appeal.
Skills your students will build
- Reading melodic lines with dynamic shape and phrase continuity
- Balancing melody against harmonic support in mixed voicing
- Sustaining long tones with consistent intonation
- Text expression and character interpretation in a theatrical context