In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Musicals Vocal Harmony Arrangements

Many of the greatest songs in popular culture came from musicals and their appeal is wide and enduring. This collection includes songs from Broadway, the West End of London, Disney movies and from movie musicals both modern and classic. From the well-known classics to lesser-known gems these songs are always fun to sing.

All Musicals Arrangements | Male Voices | Female Voices | Mixed Voices | 2 Part

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Various Arrangers : Men's Broadway Vol 3

Review: "Till There Was You" - This lush a cappella setting of the love ballad from The Music Man will be a wonderful choice for more advanced men's ensembles from high school to adult."If I Loved You" - Hearts will melt at the exquisite harmonies of this a cappella setting for men's voices. "Seize the Day" - Now in an exciting a cappella setting! This showstopper from the award-winning composer Alan Menken was featured in the Disney film and Broadway musical Newsies. Featuring a powerful "brotherhood" text, it begins with a compelling chorale-like opening and then explodes into rhythm that encourages us all to "seize the day!". "It Only Takes a Moment" - The beautiful song from Hello Dolly in a lush a cappella ballad setting! With heartfelt lyrics, rubato phrases, and rich choral harmonies, this will be a wonderful feature for jazz, pop and concert choirs. "One Hand, One Heart" - Simple and elegant, this a cappella choral setting of Tony and Maria's famous duet from West Side Story captures the beauty and depth of the original, but with a contemporary feeling that will bring warmth and intimacy to every concert!

Songlist: Till There Was You, If I Loved You, Seize the Day, It Only Takes a Moment, One Hand, One Heart

Various Arrangers : More Broadway Gems

Review: Create a moment of magic in concert with Fantine's (and now Susan Boyle's) "I Dreamed A Dream", the famous song of broken dreams from the hit musical Les Miserables in a mesmerizing a cappella setting. The classic Disney song "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" is arranged in a warm a cappella jazz setting for a stunning showcase for jazz, pop or concert choirs. The soaring melody lines and exquisite phrasing will create a memorable performance moment. From Finian's Rainbow, revived on Broadway in 2009, comes "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?", one of the score's most famous numbers, here in an expressive a cappella setting. The gently undulating melodies and the heartfelt lyrics create a tenderness that is truly sublime! A Dramatic and expressive contemporary setting of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Goodnight, My Someone" will create a powerful effect of your audience. This unaccompanied setting features striking contrasts in texture and dynamics than enhance the emotional quality of the lyrics.

Songlist: A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, Goodnight My Someone, How Are Things In Glocca Morra?, I Dreamed A Dream

Various Arrangers : Music from La La Land for Mixed Voices

Review: And the Oscar goes to ... "City of Stars", the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded La La Land. Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups. Here's the optimistic opening number "Another Day of Sun". Who can forget those boisterous singing and dancing motorists on L.A.'s jammed 110 freeway at the start of the 2016 box office smash? This dynamic arrangement captures the excitement of the score with rhythmic drive, varied choral textures, and a rousing accompaniment. A perfect opener or closer, and a golden opportunity for choreography! "Someone in the Crowd" - The cast of gets all dolled up and heads to a lavish Hollywood Hills party during this big production number from the hugely successful motion picture. The lively tempo, jazzy feel, and cheeky lyrics are fantastically fun and fuel the fire to become (or find) that someone special amongst a crowd of hopefuls. Great for all choirs, and especially girls' groups! The stunning song "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" was an emotional showcase for actress Emma Stone in her award-winning performance as Mia in the 2016 blockbuster La La Land. Nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, the poignant piece tells the story of one woman's life and acknowledges the dreamer in all of us. A beautiful choral setting of a very special song.

Songlist: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Someone in the Crowd, Audition (The Fools Who Dream)

Various Arrangers : Music from La La Land for SAB

Songlist: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Someone in the Crowd, Audition (The Fools Who Dream)

Various Arrangers : Music from La La Land for SSA

Songlist: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Someone in the Crowd, Audition (The Fools Who Dream)

Various Arrangers : Musicals

Review: This a cappella ballad version of "If I Only Had A Brain" was inspired by Harry Connick, Jr.'s vocal/piano treatment of the hit from The Wizard of Oz. Tight voicings and substitute harmonies make this ideal for jazz concert/festival programming. The rubato styling provides a strong musical showcase for the full choir. This spirited, a cappella, medium swing arrangement of the old silver screen classic, "Singin' In The Rain," will challenge your singers and delight your audiences. An interesting reharmonization and clever scat section provide a wonderful contrast to the delightful melody. It is high energy, it swings and it's fun! "Over The Rainbow," the time-honored standard tune, is given a lush a cappella treatment. There is a feature solo for a soprano or tenor throughout the arrangement, and a very strong and powerful ending. In this sensitive ballad interpretation of the popular jazz waltz by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, "Alice In Wonderland" ranges from unison opening to lush six-part harmony and features a tenor solo. One of the most popular charts.

Songlist: Alice In Wonderland, If I Only Had A Brain, Singin' In The Rain, Over The Rainbow, Alice In Wonderland

Various Arrangers : Musicals Vol. 2

Review: 'All The Things You Are,' the classic Jerome Kern ballad, is the perfect choice for that "quiet" spot in your vocal program. One chorus, a cappella, written with great respect for the wonderful lyrics and mood of the piece. Using a dramatic mix of quiet unisons, lush open voicings and some tasteful chord substitutions, this arrangement makes an elegant statement that lets the timeless beauty of the song shine through. 'Surrey with the Fringe on Top' is one of the most challenging vocal jazz charts today and worth every minute. This chart was premiered by Dave Cross and the Edmonds Community College Soundsations. 'Never, Never Land,' the beautiful ballad from Peter Pan, is sure to be enjoyed by all. It features thick, lush harmonies as well as a short, sweet tenor and soprano duet. An absolutely gorgeous piece! This setting of 'Where Is Love?' is a lush and easy listening version of this pretty tune. The voicings are balanced and relatively square so it's a good arrangement to work on tuning your group and getting the voicings to ring and buzz in the appropriate spots. It's relatively short with an AABB form. It's a perfect song for a pensive a cappella moment in your program.

Songlist: All The Things You Are, Never Never Land, Where Is Love?, Surrey with the Fringe on the Top

Various Arrangers : Novello Choral Showtunes

Review: All I Ask Of You is the love song that triggers the Phantom of The Opera's jealous campaign of retribution in Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical; Cliff Richard and Sarah Brightman took it for a spin in 1986 and had a hit single.Big Spender became even more popular than the 1966 musical from which it came - 'Sweet Charity' - and Shirley Bassey did much to popularise it later.Written specifically for Colm Wilkinson, Bring Him Home is the emotional song from Act II of Les Miserables while I Have A Dream is a no less emotional Abba number that is included in the record-breaking stage musical Mamma Mia.

Songlist: Bring Him Home, All I Ask Of You, Big Spender, I Have A Dream, The Last Night of the World

Various Arrangers : Show Tunes

Review: There's nothing more fun to sing than a great show tune! An inspired a cappella treatment of the "Fats" Waller classic "Ain't Misbehavin'". Many fun options in the center section - "Rudy Vallee" solo, tap solo, etc. Totally unique! A classic Kirby Shaw setting of a Gershwin ballad " Love Is Here To Stay" is a delight. Here's a stunningly beautiful arrangement of the classic Broadway ballad "On A Clear Day". Steve Zegree's a cappella jazz voicings are breathtaking! Recorded by many artists including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darrin, "Once Upon A Time" was featured in the Broadway production of All American. Beautiful harmonies and a lyrical melody combine to make this special.

Songlist: Ain't Misbehavin', On A Clear Day, Once Upon a Time

Various Arrangers : The Songs of Disney

Review: Disney certainly knows how to create a great tune and here are some of their very best. The breathtaking Elton John ballad "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from The Lion King in a sonorous setting for a cappella ensembles. The entertaining novelty song "I Wan'na Be Like You " from Walt Disney Pictures' The Jungle Book, originally sung by Louis Prima) has been arranged by the King's Singers' Philip Lawson for a cappella ensembles. Challenging, but worth it - it's a perfect encore! From The Little Mermaid, "Kiss The Girl" is available in a fantastic a cappella arrangement. Fun Latin rhythms and a variety of vocal inflections make this a great change of pace for any concert! The theme song from the Disney animated classic "Alice in Wonderland" simply sparkles in a warm a cappella arrangement. Nominated for a Best Score Academy Award, this music is timeless. Here's the showstopper "Under The Sea " from The Little Mermaid in a dynamite a cappella rendition by the incomparable Kirby Shaw. Great Caribbean change of pace! Available for the first time in a mixed and men's a cappella setting, the Disney classic "Candle on the Water" will once again enchant your audience. Beautiful harmonies gently accompany the easily sung melody. Special!

Songlist: Kiss The Girl, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Alice in Wonderland, I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song), Under The Sea, Candle on the Water

Various Arrangers : Vocal Jazz A Cappella Broadway

Review: Rent - It's the show that made Broadway history! Now available in an a cappella setting by Steve Zegree, the inspirational rock anthem "Seasons of Love" will be an uplifting concert highlight. More than a few critics consider "Send In The Clowns" to be the greatest Broadway song ever written. This a cappella arrangement is stunning and certainly worthy of Stephen Sondheim's brilliant music and lyrics and could be performed by SATB choirs of any size, including concert choirs. A breathtaking selection for any concert! A dramatic and expressive contemporary setting of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Hello Young Lovers" will create a powerful effect of your audience. This unaccompanied setting features striking contrasts in texture and dynamics than enhance the emotional quality of the lyrics. From Frank Loesser's incomparable Guys and Dolls, "More I Cannot Wish You "is gorgeous ballad is set in a stunning a cappella arrangement by the noted jazz educator and arranger Phil Mattson.

Songlist: More I Cannot Wish You, Seasons of Love, Hello, Young Lovers, Send In The Clowns

Various Arrangers : Wicked - Arrangements for Treble Voices

Review: The Broadway hit Wicked continues to enchant audiences all across the country. In "The Wizard and I", Elphaba dreams of the life before her and her dreams for the future. The stirring ballad "For Good" reminds us of the positive influence we can have on others. ... I have been changed for good. "Defying Gravity" is a showstopper and will be an instant favorite with your choirs. Filled with hope and determination, the powerful lyrics speak to all ages. "What is this feeling?" Not love, but loathing, unadulterated loathing! Your SSA groups can show a little attitude with this fun and funny number from the Broadway smash hit Wicked. A fantastic change of pace! "I'm Not That Girl" is a delicate song of self discovery, this expressive ballad will be a wonderful selection for SSA groups. Piano accompaniement.

Songlist: Popular, I'm Not That Girl, For Good, Defying Gravity, The Wizard and I, One Short Day, What Is This Feeling?

Various Arrangers : Women's Broadway

Review: Beautiful harmonies and a lyrical melody combine to make "Once Upon A Time" a true classic. Recorded by many artists including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darrin, the song was featured in the Broadway production of All American. The touching standard " Till There Was You", from The Music Man, in a beautiful a cappella setting by Kirby Shaw with jazz harmonies that will enchant both your singers and your audience. "If Ever I Would Leave You " is one of the top Broadway love ballads of all time, and this arrangement is a natural for a cappella women. Fantastic lyrics offer unique opportunities for lyric expression. The new setting of "Memory" from the pen of former King's Singers Philip Lawson has sensitive harmony and thoughtful voice-leading making this Broadway chestnut a winner!

Songlist: Once Upon a Time, Memory, Till There Was You, What I Did For Love

Various Arrangers : Women's Broadway Vol 2

Review: "I Dreamed a Dream" - Create a moment of magic in concert with Fantine's famous song of broken dreams from the hit musical Les Miserables in a mesmerizing a cappella setting. The expressive ballad "For Good" from the musical Wicked by Stephen Schwartz in a setting for unaccompanied SSAA voices takes on new richness and meaning with solo lines and full vocal ranges. An outstanding selection with a deep and emotional message. Lush vocal textures and expressive harmonies are the highlight of this well-crafted a cappella setting of the classic ballad from Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I. An excellent showcase for both concert groups and vocal jazz ensembles.

Songlist: How Are Things In Glocca Morra?, I Dreamed a Dream, For Good, I Have Dreamed

Various Arrangers : Women's Broadway Vol 3

Review: Burt Bacharach and Hal David's powerful ballad "A House Is Not a Home" was made famous by Dionne Warwick and recently showcased on Glee. Vocally challenging and full of deep emotion, this setting offers rich rewards for concert and pop groups. Now in an exciting a cappella setting of "Seize the Day". the showstopper from the award-winning composer Alan Menken, was featured in the Disney film and Broadway musical Newsies. It begins with a compelling chorale-like opening and then explodes into rhythm that encourages us all to "seize the day!." Surely one of the greatest songs of all time, "With a Song in My Heart" the Rodgers & Hart's classic romantic ballad, will produce warm smiles all around as you luxuriate in the lush harmonies of this superb a cappella arrangement. The beautiful song "It Only Takes a Moment" from Hello Dolly in a lush a cappella ballad setting! With heartfelt lyrics, rubato phrases, and rich choral harmonies, this will be a wonderful feature for jazz, pop and concert choirs.

Songlist: A House Is Not A Home, It Only Takes a Moment, Seize the Day, With A Song In My Heart

Various Arrangers : Women's Movie Classics

Review: Add a touch of Hollywood to your repertoire! The popular love theme from the hit movie Titanic, originally recorded by Celine Dion, is now available in an exquisite setting by Kirby Shaw. The essence of this very moving, emotional ballad, with its haunting melody and tender lyrics, is beautifully captured with word painting and lush harmonies. Guaranteed to create a moment of sheer magic in your concert. The breathtaking ballad "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" from The Lion King has a sonorous setting for a cappella ensembles. "Under The Sea' is the showstopper from The Little Mermaid in a dynamite a cappella rendition by the incomparable Kirby Shaw.

Songlist: My Heart Will Go On, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Beauty and the Beast, Under the Sea, Preludium

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