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The Very Thought Of You
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Chorus Choir (TTBB) - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1891627
By Frank Sinatra. By Ray Noble. Arranged by Kirk Young. This edition: pdf. A Cappella, Barbershop, Jazz, Show Choir. 2 pages. Kirk J. Young #1450187. Published by Kirk J. Young (A0.1891627).A lush, romantic TTBB arrangement of the jazz standard The Very Thought of You, crafted for quartets and men’s ensembles that want elegance, warmth, and classic vocal storytelling. Written in a rich, expressive style, this chart captures the timeless intimacy of the original while giving singers the kind of ringing harmony and lyrical phrasing that audiences immediately connect with.
The arrangement opens with a gentle, sustained “doo” introduction that settles naturally into the melody before unfolding into flowing jazz harmonies and expressive inner movement. Throughout the chart, the voicing shifts fluidly between melody-carrying parts, allowing every section of the ensemble to contribute color and emotional shape. Carefully placed suspensions, warm dominant sonorities, and soaring tenor lines create a sound that feels both vintage and cinematic.
Unlike many stock jazz arrangements that rely on complexity for its own sake, this chart focuses on musical payoff: clean voice-leading, singable lines, and emotional pacing that builds naturally to the final slowing tag. The ending delivers exactly what great standards should — a rich, sustained final sonority that feels earned rather than manufactured.
KEY FEATURES
Voicing: TTBB
Style: Jazz standard / vocal jazz / barbershop-friendly ballad
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Keywords: TTBB jazz ballad, vocal jazz arrangement, men’s quartet, barbershop ballad, romantic standard, close harmony
This arrangement is perfect for Barbershop quartets, collegiate men’s ensembles, advanced high school groups, and vocal jazz singers looking for a timeless ballad that showcases blend, tuning, and expressive phrasing.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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