Stuff Like That There: Choral Instrumental Pak

Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the swaggering charm of the original while making it accessible for combo voicing, so you get that authentic big band flavor without needing a full horn section. The piece gives your singers permission to ham it up a little, which audiences find irresistible and your ensemble finds liberating. It's the kind of novelty that lands solidly in a concert without feeling cheap.

A knowing wink delivered with horn hits and sass. The music sparkles with the confidence of a seasoned performer who knows exactly what she's doing, paired with that effortless swing that makes the '40s sound timeless. It's playful without being childish, polished without being stiff.

Choirs looking for a confident, styled novelty number that lands with both singers and audiences. This works for high school through adult ensembles comfortable with jazz vocabulary and willing to commit to character in performance.

• Lean into the rhythmic pocket with your rhythm section; this tune thrives on a loose, swinging feel rather than metronomic precision.
• Shape the vocal phrases with attitude and clarity. The lyrics carry the humor, so diction matters as much as musicality.
• Balance the singers against the instrumental parts so neither dominates. The interplay between voices and accompaniment is what makes the arrangement work.
• Allow space for the rhythm section to breathe and speak. This isn't a locked-down pop tune; it's a jazz number that needs room to swing.

Slot this into a concert where you want to shift energy and mood, perhaps bracketing a more serious set of art songs or spirituals. It also serves perfectly as a finale or encore, sending the audience out with a smile. Schools often use this to showcase singers who have strong comedic instincts alongside vocal skill.

• Swing rhythm interpretation and jazz phrasing
• Character singing and stylistic expression
• Ensemble balance between voices and instrumental accompaniment
• Diction clarity with rapid text delivery
• Syncopated rhythmic reading in a jazz context