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You Make Me Feel So Young: SSA Choral Octavo

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You Make Me Feel So Young: SSA Choral Octavo

You Make Me Feel So Young: SSA Choral Octavo

Words by Mack Gordon, music by Josef Myrow / arr. Jay Althouse

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Great jazz singers from Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra to Rosemary Clooney and Mel Tormé have covered this popular swing number from the '40s. Great for show/jazz groups as well as concert choirs.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081425696
SKU: 00-38097

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About the Composer: Josef Myrow

Josef Myrow (1907-1987) was a prolific composer of popular songs and film scores during Hollywood's Golden Age. Working primarily in the 1940s and 1950s, Myrow crafted melodies that defined the swing era, collaborating with lyricists to create standards that became fixtures in the repertoires of major jazz vocalists.

Why we love this

Jay Althouse's SSA setting captures the sophistication and rhythmic snap of a classic swing tune without requiring a full complement of lower voices. The arrangement sits comfortably for treble ensembles while retaining the sophistication that makes this song a perennial favorite at jazz festivals and show choirs.

What to expect

Buoyant and sophisticated, this arrangement sparkles with the charm of 1940s sophistication. The melody floats over a harmonic cushion that feels both warm and energetic, inviting singers to dig into the lyric with genuine affection and joy.

Who it's for

SSA choirs of all kinds will find this arrangement accessible and immediately rewarding. Show choirs, jazz ensembles, and concert choirs seeking fresh, standards-based repertoire will find it especially valuable for teaching swing style and vocal blend in a contemporary context.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the swing feel in a relaxed half-time subdivision; the forward motion comes from the ensemble's articulation and phrasing, not from rushing the beat.
  • Layer in the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to establish the groove, then gradually reduce dependency as the choir internalizes the rhythmic foundation.
  • Shape the phrase arcs with dynamic restraint; this tune swings hardest when singers resist the urge to belt, instead letting the lyric and melody lead the way.
  • Isolate the syncopated rhythmic figures in measures where all three voice parts align, drilling them as a single unit before adding the independence of countermelodies.

How to use it

Program this alongside other swing-era standards to build a full jazz concert or as a lighter interlude in a mixed repertoire concert. It works equally well as an opening number that sets an upbeat tone or as a penultimate piece that showcases the choir's versatility across genres.

Skills your students will build

  • Swing rhythm and syncopation in a SSA texture
  • Balancing melody and supporting vocal lines in a jazz idiom
  • Phrasing and articulation appropriate to popular song style
  • Blend and intonation within jazz harmonic progressions

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