You Made Me Love You: SSA Choral Octavo
Words by Joe McCarthy, music by James V. Monaco / arr. Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PO-0002051
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Description
Take a special look at this great American pop song standard arranged in an easy, light swing style. Features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound, both Jay Althouse trademarks. Opens with an optional soprano solo. Can be sung by any size group. Choose either the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax to add rhythm and horns.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0002051
More about this title
About the Composer: James V. Monaco
James V. Monaco (1885-1945) was a prolific American composer who helped define the popular song standard during the early decades of the twentieth century. Working primarily in Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood, Monaco composed melodies that balanced sophisticated harmonies with immediate accessibility, creating songs that endured far beyond their original contexts. His gift for writing memorable, singable lines made his work ideal for arrangers seeking to bridge popular and choral idioms.
Why we love this
Jay Althouse's arrangement preserves the warmth and momentum of this American standard while making it genuinely playable for choirs of any size. The light swing style feels contemporary without requiring your singers to master complex rhythmic vocabulary, and that optional soprano solo is a natural platform for a strong soloist or a chance to feature rotating singers across multiple performances.
What to expect
The arrangement captures the charm and sincerity of a classic pop standard, built on a gentle swing foundation that feels both nostalgic and alive. Harmonies land warmly; the voice leading creates a full, integrated sound even with modest vocal forces.
Who it's for
This octavo works for high school choirs, college non-majors ensembles, community choirs, and any SSA or SSAA group looking for a song with genuine American song heritage and genuine accessibility. Singers will find the part writing straightforward and the swing vocabulary light enough to learn quickly without losing musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the optional soprano solo with genuine legit singing tone before bringing in the SSA voices; let it breathe as a moment rather than rushing to the harmony entrance.
- If using SoundTrax or SoundPax, balance the recorded rhythm section carefully so your singers remain the primary focus and aren't buried under the accompaniment.
- The light swing style calls for crisp articulation on rhythmic figures without making them sound overly precise; aim for relaxed confidence rather than mechanical precision.
- Lock the melodic phrases across all three voice parts so forward motion carries through even when voices are resting.
How to use it
Program this alongside other American standards or pop repertoire to round out a concert with variety in style and era. The optional solo element also makes it useful for a mixed-skill ensemble where some singers can carry the opening while others join for the choral sections.
Skills your students will build
- Reading SSA voicing and part independence
- Swing articulation and rhythm interpretation
- Balancing solo and choral textures
- Singing flowing melody lines with logical voice leading