What Are You Doing New Years Eve (arr. Abi Moore): SAAT Choral Octavo

Abi Moore's arrangement captures the wistful sophistication of this Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn classic while making it accessible for four-part choirs. The SAAT voicing keeps the piece grounded in accessible ranges, and the straightforward harmonic language lets singers focus on the conversational, almost intimate quality that makes this song resonate. It's a polished choice for holiday concerts that want genuine warmth instead of bombast.

Tender and gently swinging, with the quality of someone asking a question they hope will be answered affirmatively. The piece floats rather than drives, inviting the listener into an intimate moment even when sung by a full choir.

Holiday concerts that want a sophisticated pop standard sung by intermediate to advanced choirs. This works beautifully for groups with strong soprano and alto sections who can handle the range demands and enjoy jazz-influenced phrasing.

• Resist over-singing the melody. The song thrives on conversational phrasing and natural speech rhythms, so encourage soloists and melody carriers to find the lilt in the lyric rather than pushing for volume.
• Balance the SAAT voicing so inner parts support without covering the tune. Rehearse the alto and tenor lines separately to build confidence in their harmonic role.
• Nail the text clarity from the first rehearsal. The charm of this piece lies entirely in the lyric and what it conveys, so front-load diction work rather than waiting until late in the rehearsal cycle.

Pair this with other Styne and Cahn standards or place it alongside contemporary pop arrangements to show range and stylistic versatility. It works particularly well as a concert opener or closer because of its conversational intimacy and the sophistication it lends to a holiday program.

• Jazz articulation and swing phrasing
• Balancing melody and harmony in pop/standards idiom
• Text-driven interpretation and natural speech rhythms
• Four-part SAAT voicing independence