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SATB
From The Start (Sheet Music Plus) – Level 2, rhythm section
If The Manhattan Transfer had recorded Laufey’s smash hit “From The Start” it might have sounded something like this. There’s plenty of unison as well as vocal jazz-inspired 4-part writing. Fully notated parts for piano, bass, and drum set plus optional string quartet parts.
Landslide (Sheet Music Plus) – Level 2, a cappella
A sweet and powerful arrangement of Stevie Nicks’ Landslide for SSATB a cappella. The altos are given the chance to shine as belltones support their melody. The arrangement goes beyond pop a cappella to really say something with shimmering chords and ensemble work. Suitable for everything from a quintet to a large a cappella choir.
Castaways (Sheet Music Plus) – Level 2+, rhythm section
The vocal jazz arrangement of Castaways that you’ve been waiting for! It’s straightforward, with a mix of unison vocals and tight Manhattan Transfer-style voicings. Ample room for soloing, and blowing changes for all standard transpositions. A quick learn for vocal jazz ensembles and a surefire hit with high school and college audiences. (And parents who watched Backyardigans with their kids!)
Fly Me To The Moon (Sheet Music Plus) – Level 3, rhythm section
You’ve never heard Fly Me To The Moon like this! Take this Space-Age jazz standard, mix in a funk groove and then overlay a Lin-Manuel Miranda-esque rap or two, and you’ve got a recipe for your vocal group’s new favorite chart. SATB with limited divisi, the arrangement is fun to sing with nice harmonies and ample room for improvisation.
Double Rainbow (UNC) – Level 4, w/rhythm section
This Brazilian waltz pays tribute to the classic Elis Regina/Tom Jobim recording. It includes a major solo vocal feature in Portuguese. The vocal writing is tight but singable. This chart was awarded the 2004 Downbeat Magazine Award for “Best Jazz Arrangement.”
Double Rainbow (UNC)- Level 4, w/jazz orchestra
Same vocal arrangement as above, but accompanied by jazz orchestra.
Where Is Love? (Anchor Music) – Level 4, rhythm section
Where is Love? More like “Where is one?!” This mostly-5/4 version of the Lionel Bart classic has rich vocal harmony, a great scat soli section, ample room for solos, a breakdown vamp, and more. Your singers will love the challenge.
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (UNC) – Level 3, w/piano or r. sect.
This is a straight-ahead swing treatment of this jazz standard for mixed jazz choir. Scat soli, shout chorus, half-time feels and idiomatic swing rhythms will give your group a taste for the jazz tradition. Can be performed with rhythm section or just piano. Piano accompaniment is written out but includes chord changes for the more advanced jazz pianist. Written with the high school jazz vocal group in mind. S(S)ATB with scat solo
I Concentrate On You (UNC) – Level 4, w/jazz orchestra
This Cole Porter standard is given an overhaul with an a cappella rubato section, a mix of bossa nova and swing sections, and more. A central soli section is set with the text of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee.” Challenging but lots of fun to sing! SSATBB, Studio Orchestra (Rhythm Section, 4 Reeds, 3 Tpts, 2 Tbn, 2 Horns, Strings)
Love You Madly (UNC) – Level 4, w/ rhythm section & optional horns
Duke Ellington’s signature phrase, “I love you madly,” is here transformed into a tour-de-force tribute to Duke’s music for mixed jazz choir. It includes tight vocal writing, a shout chorus, ample room for improvisation, plus more Duke quotes than you can count! It’s a blast to sing and a big crowd-pleaser. Written for WMU Gold Company and recorded on their album “30.” S(S)ATB, Rhythm Section, 2 Tpt, Tbn, T. Sax.
Lucky To Be Me (UNC) – Level 4, w/acoustic bass
The rich vocal textures in this Bernstein/Comden/Green classic are allowed to fully ring with just acoustic bass as accompaniment. In tribute to Gene Puerling, the harmonic vocabulary comes from The Singers Unlimited, but musical humor is reminiscent of the Hi-Lo’s. A nice a cappella rubato interlude in the midle of the chart leads to some challenging reharmonized vocals. A great chart for teaching rhythm-feel without a drummer and for featuring your group’s bassist. SSATB with acoustic bass; male solo.
Remember Me (Sheet Music Plus) – Level 2, rhythm section
A lovely vocal jazz arrangement features an improvised section, a scat soli, and sung lyrics in both Spanish and English. Straightforward and fun for both performer and audience, it’s a great opportunity to feature an acoustic jazz guitarist. Can also be played with piano if guitarist is unavailable.
Some Other Time (UNC) – Level 4, a cappella
The lush harmonies throughout this chart lend it a Singers Unlimited flair. If you are looking for a richly textured, sophisticated and heartfelt ballad for your vocal choir, look no further. The writing is challenging throughout, but the choir is rewarded with a beautiful end product. It contains both male and female solos. SSATTBB a cappella; male and female solos.
Straighten Up & Fly Right (UNC) – Level 3, w/rhythm section
his classic Nat King Cole song is given a straight-ahead approach with sweet four-part vocals that call to mind the great vocal groups of the swing era. The vocals are accessible, as are the band parts, providing a good opportunity for collaboration between younger ensembles. Two vocal solos as well as a scat solo.
Straighten Up & Fly Right (UNC) – Level 3, w/Big Band
Same as the above arrangement, but with a full big band.
Straighten Up & Fly Right (UNC) – Level 3, w/jazz orchestra
Got strings? Same vocal arrangement, jazz orchestra accompaniment. This is the version performed by Peter Nero & The Philly Pops.
That’s All (UNC) – Level 3, a cappella
This heartfelt jazz standard is given a lush a cappella treatment here. Your group will love the challenge of this chart, including several modulations, metric modulations, and rich harmonic textures. SSATBB with tenor solo.
This Can’t Be Love (UNC) – Level 3, Rhythm Section + optional horns
A swinging and hip arrangement of this Rodgers and Hart standard for SATB, rhythm section and horns. It’s an engaging opportunity to work on medium-swing feel, with a scat solo feature and a big soli section. It will be your ensemble’s new favorite piece — not to mention your audience’s! SATB, Rhythm Section, 2 Tpt, Tbn, T. Sax.
What’ll I Do? (Anchor Music) – Level 3, A Cappella
What’ll I do? is a beautiful ballad originally composed by Irving Berlin. In these a cappella SATB and SAB settings, there is unison singing, a soprano solo, and tasty reharmonization that never diminishes strong linear motion in all parts. Listen here.
All I Want For Christmas is You (SMP/SMD) – A Cappella
The low voices can sing the queen’s iconic Christmas song this year! Tenor-bass a cappella choirs will love the high-energy vocals and audiences will adore the finished product. There is a small solo feature on the bridge, but mostly it’s high-energy group vocals, with every voice part getting a chance to sing the melody!
Everything (SMP/SMD) – A Cappella
A modern classic from Michael Bublé is a sure-fire hit for your a cappella tenor-bass choir. Fun to sing, approachable, and always popular with audiences.
Life Is A Highway (Sheet Music Plus) TTBB A Cappella Pop
This high energy TTBB a cappella arrangement is perfect for “Cars Generation” singers. Features significant solos for tenor and baritone voices.
Little Saint Nick (SMP/SMD) – A Cappella
Your tenor-bass choir can pay tribute to one of the all-time greats with this arrangement of the Beach Boys’ Little Saint Nick. It’s arranged for 4-part tenor-bass choir with no solos, with the melody passed between the baritone and tenor 1 voice parts.
The Muppet Show Theme (SMP/SMD) – A Cappella
What could be more perfect for a TTBB choir than the Muppet Show theme song? High energy, fast paced, and fun to sing! A short solo feature for the “Statler and Waldorf” bridge.
Once More A-Lumbering Go (Pavane) TTBB A Cappella Choral
Selected for the Jo-Michael Scheibe Male Chorus Series, could a lumberjack story be any more appropriate for the men’s choir? Premiered at an ACDA conference to great applause, the writing of this Michigan folk song is strong and rewarding, with some Barbershop strains to boot. Great for all TTBB choirs. Easy to medium in difficulty.
Runaway Baby (Sheet Music Plus) – A Cappella
Bruno Mars’ iconic 2012 performance of “Runaway Baby” at the Grammy Awards was the inspiriation for this high-energy, fun TTBB rendition.
Silver Bells (SMP/SMD) – A Cappella
A sweet a cappella tenor-bass version of this Christmas classic.
Take Me Home, Country Roads (Sheet Music Plus) TTBB A Cappella pop
This TTBB A Cappella arrangement captures the mood of the original in a fun and accessible arrangement. Features several short solo sections as well as full ensemble writing.
Treble Voices
Armor (SMP/SMD) SSAA A Cappella
Sara Bareilles’ powerful anthem for women’s power and liberation is given a forceful treatment for a cappella SSAA voices and solo. It includes optional body percussion for the ensemble.
A Case of You (SMP/SMD) SSAA A Cappella
This Joni Mitchell classic stands the time with its pathos and melodic beauty. This SSAA version is inspired by her 2000 orchestral rendition with rich harmonies and internal lines. Solo feature.
Here, There, and Everywhere (SMP/SMD) SA & Piano
A sensitive 2-part arrangement of The Beatles clasic for treble choir and piano.
Jing-A-Ling, Jing-A-Ling (SMP/SMD) SSA & Piano 4-Hands
This barnburner from the Andrews Sisters is given new life with an arrangement for SSA choir and piano 4-hands. Your singers will love the tongue twisting lyrics and melodic twists!
Lullaby of Birdland (Sheet Music Plus) SSAA A Cappella
This swingin’ a cappella version of the George Shearing standard will be a favorite with your treble ensemble!
Make You Feel My Love (SMP/SMD) SSAA A Cappella
The Adele version of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” is the inspiration for this SSAA a cappella song with solo feature.
The Merry Christmas Polka (SMP/SMD) SSA & Piano 4-Hands
The classic Andrews Sisters Merry Christmas Polka comes to life with this arrangement for SSA choir and piano 4-hands!
Samson (SMP/SMD) SSAA A Cappella
Regina Spektor’s haunting “Samson” is set for SSAA and soloist.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (SMP/SMD) SSA & Piano 4-Hands
The Christmas Classic reached its pinnacle with the classic collaboration between Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. That is the inspiration for this fun arrangement for SSA vocals, baritone soloist (or section) and piano 4-hands.