The Wrong Note Rag (from Wonderful Town) (arr. Ed Lojeski): SATB Choral Octavo

Lojeski captures the frantic energy and comedic spirit of this Leonard Bernstein gem without overwhelming singers or accompanists. The SATB voicing sits perfectly for ensemble work, letting the humor of the piece shine through without demanding virtuosity, making it an ideal closer for concerts where you want audiences laughing and energized.

A romp through Manhattan's musical theater world. The arrangement captures the restless, witty spirit of Bernstein's score: jazzy, rhythmically clever, and full of personality. Singers feel the comedy in their parts and the audience hears genuine ensemble joy.

Community and secondary choral ensembles seeking accessible Broadway repertoire that entertains both singers and audiences. Conductors programming lighter fare alongside more serious art song will find this arrangement fills that need without sacrificing musicality.

• Keep the tempo brisk and light; the joke lands when the ensemble commits fully to the rhythmic momentum, so resist the urge to linger on any phrase.
• Balance the parts carefully during the section where voices overlap, as clarity of text matters enormously when the music is built on wordplay and comic timing.
• Let your soloists (if any) have playful independence; Lojeski's arrangement rewards performers who embrace the theatrical character inherent in the Bernstein original.

Deploy this near the end of a concert program where it can serve as a palate cleanser or grand finale. Pair it with other Bernstein or mid-century Broadway selections for a thematic set, or use it to anchor a program built around comedy and lighter fare.

• Singing Broadway style rhythms and phrasing
• Managing text clarity in fast, comic passages
• Balancing ensemble parts during rhythmic overlap
• Interpreting theatrical intent through voice placement and dynamics