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That's All: SSA Choral Octavo

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That's All: SSA Choral Octavo

That's All: SSA Choral Octavo

Words and music by Bob Haymes and Alan Brandt / arr. Kirby Shaw

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Romantic and nostalgic, this lush setting of the 1950s standard captures a warm jazz aesthetic in a flowing 12/8 meter. The accessible arrangement comes in a variety of voicings designed for teens or adults new to the style. Sing with guitar, bass, and drumset (SoundPax available) on your pop program at any time of year. "I can only give you love that lasts forever . . . that's all."

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081616964
SKU: 00-52343

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About the Composer: Bob Haymes

Bob Haymes was a composer and lyricist who shaped popular music in the mid-20th century, crafting standards that remain central to the Great American Songbook. His gift for melody and lyrical warmth made songs like "That's All" enduring favorites for singers across genres and generations.

Why we love this

Kirby Shaw's arrangement honors the song's nostalgic warmth while making it genuinely approachable for developing choirs. The 12/8 meter and jazz-influenced harmony feel sophisticated without requiring advanced harmonic reading, and the SSA voicing opens this standard to groups that might otherwise skip it.

What to expect

Warm, reflective, and gently swinging. The 12/8 meter gives the arrangement a luxurious sense of space and breath, while the lush harmonies evoke a late-night lounge or intimate jazz club. There's nostalgia here, but never sentimentality; instead, honest affection for a timeless melody.

Who it's for

This setting serves teen and adult choirs new to jazz and pop repertoire, as well as established groups looking for an accessible standard that sounds rich without complex voicing. Directors can program it confidently knowing the reading level won't strain developing musicians while the jazz aesthetic will genuinely interest them.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the guitar and bass establish the rhythmic pocket in 12/8 before voices enter; this meter feels natural once the accompaniment grounds it.
  • Encourage singers to phrase across barlines rather than landing on each beat, letting the lyrics carry the melody forward with natural speech rhythm.
  • Balance the parts so the top line floats above (not buried beneath) the harmonic foundation; the warmth comes from blend, not volume.
  • Treat the recorded accompaniment as a full rhythm section, not just a backing track; singers should listen actively and breathe with the ensemble's pocket.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a standalone feature on a pop or jazz-themed concert, or as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire on a mixed program. Its romantic character also makes it suitable for benefit concerts or holiday gatherings where the 1950s standard carries particular warmth.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing in 12/8 meter with natural phrasing across barlines
  • Balancing melody and harmony in three-part voicing
  • Singing swing-inflected rhythms and understanding jazz articulation
  • Listening actively to a rhythm section accompaniment and locking into a groove

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