Where Is Love?: SATB Choral Octavo

Warm and optimistic, with the gentle swing and rich harmonies that make this standard enduringly human. The arrangement carries an intimate quality, as though the choir is having a conversation with the audience rather than performing at them.

Choirs comfortable with jazz idiom and looking for a standard that works in secular concert settings. This six-page octavo suits intermediate to advanced ensembles seeking accessible yet engaging repertoire with commercial appeal.

• Establish the groove early in rehearsal by singing through the bass line and rhythm section figures; this grounds the jazz idiom before adding melodic layers.
• Shape phrases with attention to lyrical intent rather than bar lines; the conversational nature of the text should guide phrasing and breathing.
• Balance the upper voices when they carry the tune against accompanying harmonies that can easily overwhelm softer dynamics in jazz voicing.

Pair this with other Broadway or jazz standards to create a thematic concert section, or use it as a lighter counterweight to more serious contemporary pieces. Its familiarity makes it an excellent choice for community engagement concerts or spring pops programs.

• Jazz phrasing and swing articulation
• Reading and singing jazz harmonies
• Balancing melody with accompanimental voices
• Connecting lyrical content to musical expression