There's A Fine, Fine Line: SSA Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures the charm of a beloved contemporary musical moment while fitting perfectly into an SSA/SSAA voicing that works for most high school and some middle school choirs. Billingsley's extensive Broadway background means the orchestration translates smartly to the choral setting, preserving the song's character without requiring a full pit band.

Warm, sincere, and reflective. The arrangement honors the original's vulnerability while giving choral singers room to connect emotionally with the text. It's the kind of piece that feels lighter on the page than it sounds in performance.

High school choirs and strong middle school ensembles looking to add contemporary musical theatre to their concert repertoire. The SSA voicing makes it accessible to younger or smaller programs while remaining engaging for more experienced singers.

• Balance the melody carefully across your soprano sections so no single voice dominates; the tune works best when it feels sung rather than announced.
• Let the text drive your phrasing, especially in moments where Billingsley's arrangement reflects the original's conversational feel.
• Keep the tempo conversational and natural; this song thrives on intimacy, not speed.

Pair this with other Broadway selections for a contemporary musical theatre concert, or program it as a standalone moment in a mixed repertoire show where you want to shift the mood toward something intimate and human. It works equally well as a spring concert piece or as part of a senior recognition program.

• Singing contemporary musical theatre style with authentic phrasing
• Balancing SSA voicing to support melodic storytelling
• Interpreting text with emotional specificity in an accessible range