Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) (from the musical Damn Yankees): SATB Choral Octavo

Sally K. Albrecht's arrangement captures the playful swagger of the original while giving you real flexibility. The SATB version sustains the "girls vs. guys" dynamic from the Broadway staging, so singers stay engaged in the drama, not just the notes. If your female section is particularly strong, the SSA edition lets them command the room entirely, and both versions sit comfortably in the tessitura without requiring belters.

Confident, flirtatious, and fun. The melody has a slinky elegance, and the harmonies shimmer with sophistication even at a straightforward tempo. You're in a nightclub, not a concert hall, and the singers know it.

High school and community choirs seeking a showstopper with theatrical flair and genuine musical substance. This arrangement works especially well for groups comfortable with stylized singing and movement; the staging cues built into the octavo reward smart blocking and character choices.

• Anchor the groove in the rhythm section. The accompaniment sits in a tight pocket; lock the bass line and steady the harmonic rhythm so the soloists and ensemble parts shine.
• Lean into the attitude. This number works because singers commit to the character work. Give your singers permission to be sassy, flirtatious, and a little bit wicked.
• Shape the call-and-response sections crisply. The back-and-forth between SAT and B (or between SSA singers) needs clean cutoffs and clear sound balance so the joke lands.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempo and groove, then consider releasing singers from it once they own the part. This piece is built on familiarity and confidence.

Program this as a palate cleanser between heavier choral works, or use it to open a show that celebrates American musical theater. It's also powerful as a closer when you want the audience to leave smiling and humming. The built-in movement and staging potential make it ideal for concert programming that includes dramatic or choreographed elements.

• Stylistic singing (Broadway legit style)
• Character-driven interpretation and stage presence
• Call-and-response singing with precise ensemble balance
• Syncopated rhythm patterns and swing feel
• Gender-specific or voice-part specific blocking and movement