Save the Last Dance for Me (arr. Ed Lojeski): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Michael Bublé / As performed by The Drifters / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00380474
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First recorded in 1960 with the Drifters, this classic pop tune has been nicely updated to a smooth Latin style by Michael Buble to make an excellent showcase for pop, jazz and concert choirs in high school and up.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00380474
More about this title
About the Artist: Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé emerged as a leading voice in contemporary jazz and pop standards, known for his ability to inhabit the great American songbook with genuine warmth and interpretive depth. His recordings have introduced classic material to new audiences, combining technical vocal control with an approachable, conversational style that resonates across generations.
Why we love this
Lojeski's arrangement captures Bublé's signature sophistication while remaining accessible for high school ensembles. The Latin treatment adds rhythmic vitality and textural interest to a tune most students recognize, creating natural entry points for discussing how arrangement choices shape a song's identity.
What to expect
Sophisticated without pretension. The Latin elements bring forward motion and subtle heat while the familiar melody keeps everything grounded in nostalgia. It's the sound of a late-night jazz club crossed with a well-dressed evening event, smooth and assured.
Who it's for
Pop, jazz, and concert choirs at the high school level and beyond who want to program something contemporary yet rooted in classic songwriting. This works equally well as a showcase piece for advanced ensembles or a confidence builder for singers new to the pop idiom.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the rhythmic pocket of the Latin accompaniment carefully; the groove lives in the interplay between drum kit and bass line, not in rushing the vocal melody.
- Shape the vocal phrases with attention to the lyrical content. This arrangement rewards singers who land words with conversational ease rather than theatrical weight.
- Lock the harmonic foundation by having accompaniment players (especially piano and bass) rehearse their material separately before integrating with choir.
How to use it
Position this as a bridge piece between classical and contemporary repertoire on a mixed concert, or pair it with other standards to build a set that explores how one song can be reimagined across different eras and styles. The recording history also opens discussion about arrangement as interpretation and cultural recontextualization.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with rhythmic precision in a syncopated, jazz-influenced idiom
- Interpreting lyrical content with maturity and restraint
- Understanding how arrangers adapt familiar material for different instrumental and vocal forces
- Balancing blend in small section work while maintaining individual voice quality