It’s my end-of-school-year tradition to publish the repertoire my ensemble sang over the year. With my second year at GRCC in the books, here are the pieces Shades of Blue learned and performed.
Shades of Blue had nine singers (2-2-3-2) in the fall semester and eight singers (2-2-2-2) in the winter. We had a consistent rhythm section for the year and were able to collaborate (*) with the GRCC jazz ensemble both semesters. The year also featured two premieres (+) – one written for the group by Phil Mattson and one arranged by me. Last year we started completely fresh with repertoire thanks to a large ensemble shift; this year we were able to keep a couple pieces in the repertoire for both semesters (#).
Fall Semester Repertoire
The Grass Grows Greener – Anders Edenroth
I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Kim Gannon & Walter Kent, Arr. Steve Zegree
# Like Someone In Love – Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke, Arr. April Arabian-Tini
My Romance – Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, Arr. Greg Jasperse
# More I Cannot Wish You – Frank Loesser, Arr. Phil Mattson
#Angel Eyes – Earl Brent/Matt Dennis, Arr. Michele Weir (Colla Voce)
Moon River – Johnny Mercer/Henry Mancini, Arr. Steve Zegree (Hal Leonard)
Take The “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn, Arr. Steve Zegree (Shawnee Press)
A Take 6 Christmas – Various, Arr. Cedric Dent (Alfred)
+#Speak To Me Of Love – Jean Lenoir/Bruce Siever, Arr. Phil Mattson (Manuscript)
* Button Up Your Overcoat – B.G. DeSylva/Lew Brown/Ray Henderson, Arr. Gene Puerling (Alfred)
Additional Winter Semester Repertoire
Bourree – J.S. Bach, Arr. Ward Swingle (UNC Jazz Press)
+Little Jazz – Roy Eldridge/Buster Harding, Arr. Jed Scott (Manuscript)
*Sing, Sing, Sing – Louis Prima, Arr. Darmon Meader (Shawnee Press)
The Shadow Of Your Smile – Johnny Mandel/Paul Francis Webster, Arr. Gene Puerling (unperformed, due to multiple snow day disruptions) (Alfred)