Once in a While by Michael Edwards - Barbershop Quartet Sheet Music (Page 1 of 2)

Once in a While - Barbershop Quartet Sheet Music

Composed by Michael Edwards · Intermediate
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Score Details

“Once in a While” composed by Michael Edwards is available as a barbershop quartet arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It includes 2 pages of music. The original key is Eb major.

The tempo is slowly with feeling, at around 45 BPM. It's written for TTBB Choir. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.

Its style is Standards. Musicnotes offers 15 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. The arrangement is by Hugo Frey.

From the Book:

Barber Shop Memories - Number 2

Arrangement
Barbershop Quartet
Composer
Michael Edwards
Lyricist
Bud Green
Product #
MN0151649
Pages
2 Pages
Instrument
TTBB Choir
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Date
1937
Tempo
Slowly with feeling
Metronome
h = 45
Original Published Key
Eb Major
Time Signature
2/2
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

1930s

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The barbershop quartet edition of “Once in a While” is in Eb major. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout. A first purchase of this title must include at least 4 prints.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the barbershop quartet score for “Once in a While” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this barbershop quartet arrangement include?

The barbershop quartet arrangement of “Once in a While” is written for TTBB choir. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Once in a While” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Once in a While” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Once in a While” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

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