Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey: SSA Choral Octavo
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Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey: SSA Choral Octavo

Arranged by John Leavitt

Item: 35-DS00263530
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00263530

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About the Arranger: John Leavitt

John Leavitt has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and respected choral arrangers working in music education today. His arrangements span repertoire from folk songs and standards to contemporary works, consistently balancing accessibility with musical substance. Leavitt's deep understanding of what choirs at various levels can accomplish informs every detail of his scores, making his work a staple in concert programs across the country.

Why we love this

Leavitt's treatment of this classic early 1900s song strikes the perfect balance between warmth and wit. The SSA voicing opens this tune to a broader range of choirs while maintaining the nostalgic character that makes the melody so enduring, and his accompanying parts avoid clutter without sacrificing harmonic interest.

What to expect

Tender and nostalgic, with the gentle humor that vintage popular songs carry so well. The arrangement wraps the melody in warm harmonic colors while maintaining an intimate, almost parlor-like quality that feels both period appropriate and genuinely moving.

Who it's for

High school choirs, community ensembles, and collegiate groups seeking accessible repertoire that still delivers musicality and charm. This arrangement works beautifully for groups developing ensemble blend and anyone wanting a proven concert selection that connects with audiences.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody with a gentle legato line; the text naturally guides phrasing, so follow the lyrical contours rather than fighting against them.
  • Let the accompaniment parts breathe as harmonic support rather than competing lines. This approach keeps focus on the familiar tune where it belongs.
  • Capture the period warmth of the arrangement by avoiding overly modern or percussive vowel shapes; think through-sung and supported rather than crisp and bright.
  • Rehearse alto and soprano sections separately on their independent phrases to build confidence before blending the full voicing.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with other early 20th-century standards or American songbook selections in a concert celebrating popular song traditions. It also works as an effective lighter moment in a program featuring heavier contemporary or classical work, offering audiences a chance to settle into something familiar and deeply human.

Skills your students will build

  • Lyrical phrasing and text interpretation
  • Balancing melody awareness with independent part singing
  • Blending multiple vocal lines while maintaining harmonic clarity
  • Musical storytelling through period style awareness

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