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The Longest Time
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SAB a cappella Choral (SAB choir a cappella)
SKU: HL.8202638
By Billy Joel. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Pop Choral Series. A Cappella, Concert, Doo-Wop, Eighties, Pop. Octavo. 12 pages. Hal Leonard #8202638. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8202638).UPC: 884088484378. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Billy Joel's pop hit from 1983 is a perennial favorite and evokes an even earlier time in America's pop history. Now available for mixed and SSA voicings, your groups will love to perform these well-crafted arrangements. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:30.
- The Longest Time
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 5 Reviews
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Marcus J.
December 15, 2025
Engaging A Cappella Voicing
Kirby Shaw's SAB a cappella arrangement of "The Longest Time" provides excellent material for vocal coaching. The voice-leading is well-crafted, presenting singers with a great opportunity to focus on blend and intonation in a tight, doo-wop texture. While the melody might occasionally sit comfortably in the baritone part, it offers a dynamic challenge and supports a rich harmonic foundation.
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Sarah M.
December 14, 2025
Excellent Arrangement for Developing Choirs
Kirby Shaw's SAB a cappella arrangement of "The Longest Time" is a fantastic teaching tool. The vocal lines are clear and well-presented in this Hal Leonard octavo, making sight-reading accessible for intermediate school or community choirs. It offers a great opportunity to work on rhythmic precision and blend within a classic 80s pop/doo-wop style. Highly recommended for engaging students!
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David K.
December 14, 2025
Solid & Performance-Ready A Cappella
This Kirby Shaw SAB arrangement of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time" is a solid choice for any a cappella group. At 12 pages, it's manageable for quick learning and performances, with no awkward page turns mid-phrase. The arrangement is faithful to the original 1983 hit's vibe, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any event. Perfect for getting a polished sound fast.
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Lisa P.
December 14, 2025
So Much Fun to Sing!
Singing "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel in this SAB a cappella arrangement is pure joy! It really captures that classic 80s soft rock/doo-wop feel from the original. The parts are challenging enough to be interesting but totally achievable for our community choir. I love how it sounds when we put it all together – makes for a really rewarding rehearsal and performance.
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Friends H.
October 05, 2012
Not really SAB
While the underneath harmonies are SAB, there melody is sung by a tenor, which we don't have. We had to skip the alto part and let our soprano sing the melody. There are only three of us.
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