These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

The unique six-voice a cappella orchestration of 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor' is used in order to fully capture the thick chord voicings of this piece. The swing section contains original melodies based on the already established Toccata theme and crescendos into a tenor and bass (vocal-drum) solo. The work concludes with the original finale of the classical fugue. Matt Falker's arrangement of 'A Time For Love' (originally written by Johnny Mandel)' is a beautiful a cappella ballad. The chart is written for SSATBB voices and features a male/female duet in the latter part of the piece. Issa Sorensen's arrangement of Bobby McFerrins 'Good Lovin' will bring the house down with its awesome groove. Not to be confused with the sensational A Cappella band with the same name, 'Rockapella' is an original a cappella piece with a slow, almost Baroque opening that builds into a high-intensity groove. Features soloist and doo-wop bass line for added energy. A lot of fun for audience and performers!

One of the greatest songs of all time, Jerome Kern's classic romantic ballad 'The Way You Look Tonight' shimmers in a rich a cappella setting highlighted by lush harmonies and gently arched phrasing in a superb arrangement by Kirby Shaw. 'Smile' - This exquisitely lush a cappella setting of the familiar lyric, 'smile though your heart is breaking', shares a wonderful message of hope and perseverance. An ideal closing selection. The beautifully lyrical Gershwin ballad 'Love Walked In' has never before had such a well-crafted, fully textured setting! This gorgeous a cappella treatment is well suited to traditional concert and pop programs! Phil Mattson does a wonderful jazz arrangement of ' I'll Be Seeing You' while 'How Deep Is the Ocean' has varied choral textures and luscious harmonies that makes Irving Berlin standard an ideal selection for a cappella vocal groups. Ultimately romantic!

The classic Beatles song 'Yesterday', as recorded by the popular group Boyz II Men, is given a wonderful treatment here by Mac Huff, guaranteed to spellbind your audience. 'You Raise Me up' is now available in this a cappella concert arrangement, and the moving lyrics and soaring vocals of this Josh Groban classic will inspire all who hear it. Masterful! Here is a soulful a cappella rendition of '(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay', the #1 pop hit by Otis Redding, that's great for contemporary groups. 'From a Distance' is a stunning new a cappella setting of the #1 pop hit by Bette Midler. These powerful lyrics and a timeless melody will create an unforgettable concert moment. Magical!

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.

Add a breath of salty sea air to your repertoire with one of these traditional sea chanties. Lots of fun to sing and with performance notes. Originally from England, where 'All for Me Grog' was heard in music halls as well as on ships, the shanty was sung while working the capstan and the halyard. Swedish composer and conductor, Robert Sund wrote this playful arrangement of 'What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?' leaving ample room for both women and men to excel in this well-known sea chantey. The tongue-twisting text brings this arrangement to an impressive ending!

Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, 'African Processional' utilizes sounds from African folk songs and a joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection. 'Ning Wendete' is a traditional folk song from Kenya and is a conversation between a man and a woman. 'I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so.' Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. 'The Coca Cola Song' is a playful contemporary African folksong and is a lot of fun to perform with layered vocal parts, African percussion, and humorous references to the choir members singing. Celebrative and highly rhythmic, 'African Noel' shines with energy and excitment. Contrasting dynamics and optional percussion make this one a real creative and refreshing Christmas selection. Beautiful in its simplicity, your choir will have fun with this one!

'Big Bunch a Little Bunch' is a traditional Bahamian song about the many beloved recipients of a woman's roses. This lively, rhythmic arrangement for mixed choir is ideal for a world music concert or other festival performances. 'Ripe Tomata Green Peas' is a traditional market song by Bahamian composer/conductor Cleophas Adderley offers a light-hearted treatment that is sometimes solemn, sometimes frenzied. With optional hand percussion, this a cappella setting will bring your concert to a spirited conclusion! 'Jamaican Noel ' is a bright and cheerful original that will surely be heard resounding throughout the halls of your school - it's that irresistible! The delightful settings of 'Three Bahamian Folk Songs' are by the founder and director of the Bahamas National Youth Choir and will add a little caribbean calypso to you program. What fun!

'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows' is a whimsical gem for female voices and will captivate your audiences. Kirby's exquisite arrangement of this classic song lets each section blossom with a turn at the melody. Mac Huff's arrangement of Bette Midler's #1 pop hit 'From A Distance' has powerful lyrics and a timeless melody that will create an unforgettable concert moment. Magical! Michele Weir's arrangements of 'Rock-A-Bye Baby' is a smooth jazz delight and the vocal jazz standard 'Java Jive'gets a great a cappella treatment with the Kirby Shaw touch! Still swings!

A second collection of popular songs edited by Sigmund Spaeth.f

This collection of Barbershop harmony is meant for all those singers who love to agree on chords and progressions that every devotee of this unique art will recognize by instinct. Original Society arrangements edited by Sigmund Spaeth

Twenty vintage barbershop classics.

Twenty Five songs arranged for male voices by Hugo Frey

A rare find! Mixed SATB arrangements of some great standards.

Arranged for male voices by Hugo Frey

John Lennon and Paul McCartney were without doubt one of the finest songwriting teams ever and many of their songs are very well suited for a cappella. Here's an expressive a cappella setting of the classic 'Here, There and Everywhere', full of wonderful textures, lyric lines, and lots of opportunities for rubato styling! 'Yesterday' has lush chords with well-crafted vocal lines are the highlight of this warm a cappella setting. With opportunities for both male and female soloists, this classic Beatles tune is a perfect choice for many concert programs. This sensitive, well-crafted arrangement of the beautiful 'In My Life' is great for vocal jazz groups, pop/show ensembles, and concert choirs as well. Warm harmonies and gently nuanced textures give Roger Emerson's setting special appeal. From the Beatles' 1966 hit movie and single 'Yesterday' is a fun and colorful a cappella arrangement and 'The Long and Winding Road' is skillfully arranged and will be a standout in any concert. Treat your audience to an a cappella moment they will remember for a long, long time. This great new arrangement of the beautiful Beatles song 'I Will' fits right into a fine concert or festival selection, and will challenge and reward good high school ensembles as well as university choirs.

Thad Jones, a wonderful writer, left us the beautiful, sensitive piece, 'A Child Is Born.' With all due respect to the music, the arrangement is simple, sparse and, of course, a cappella. Vocalists must work wholeheartedly with breathing, phrasing, matching of vowel shapes, cutoffs and impeccable dynamics. Ellen Hoffman's arrangement of 'A Song For Christmas' is a fun jazzy tune for all who love the season. A knockout amalgam of jazz waltz/traditional carol moves 'Carol of the Bells' along at a rocket pace with phrases alternating between straight 8th and swing, and harmonic content between jazz and traditional. The middle section of the piece offers a brief slowdown before returning to the fast-paced crescendo to the climax. With an uptempo swinging groove, a rockin solo and gorgeous background vocals, 'Merry Christmas Baby' is sure to be an audience pleaser at your holiday concert.

'All On A Christmas Morning' is one of the least performed but most hauntingly beautiful of the Alfred Burt Christmas carols, this male chorus version features tight four-and five-part voicings and jazz reharmonizations throughout, a rare step-out solo for the second bass, followed by another step-out solo for the first tenor. Rangy, but worthy addition to any Christmas program. This arrangement of 'Away In A manger' seeks to give the lyrics their proper focus. It very effectively catches the mood that was intended with the lyrics, alternating shimmering harmonies with unison lines. Each member of the quartet is featured with one verse per person. This jazz waltz arrangement of 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' is reminiscent of Blue Rondo a la Turk. The top tenor has the melody throughout, sung sweetly above the energetic rhythmic bed of the others. Other than a few slightly tongue twisting lines, this arrangement is not at all difficult, but it is very effective. 'What Are The Signs?' This little Alfred Burt Christmas carol is effective on its own or as a prelude to other carols in the program, especially other Burt carols. It begins with a Gregorian chant effect with all voices in a very quiet, low unison, then opens into a beautiful four-part male chorale in its second half. Requires good low range in the second bass part.

From the poignant unison opening phrase through the stunning unfolding of breath-taking choral warmth, ;'I'll Be Home For Christmas' is not to be missed! Lushly romantic harmonies will create an unforgettable musical spell. The happiness and glow of the holiday season is brought to life in this warm a cappella arrangement of '(There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays' by Mac Huff. Sumptuous harmonies support the simple and expressive melody line. From its lush bell-tone opening to the lyrical harmonic treatment of the chorus, there's no doubt this a cappella setting of 'The Christmas Song' is a rare treat! Written with Lowell Everson, 'Vocal Jazz A Cappella Christmas, a collection of fourteen vocal jazz Christmas treats, is arranged with delightful harmonies and skillful voice leading. The songs are challenging, yet accessible for the high school or college level vocal jazz ensemble. Also fun to sing when you want to liven up your Christmas carol session or holiday season!

'Let it Snow' is written for an a cappella jazz group with sort of a Manhattan Transfer meets Take 6 approach. The SAATBB a cappella arrangement of 'Silent Night' starts simply and plaintively, then fills out harmonically over three verses. Provides a nice quiet moment for a Christmas concert. 'Santa Claus Is Comin To Town' is transformed into a hard-swingin', lighthearted arrangement. It features solos for a male and female, a half chorus scat solo, and a big shout chorus finish. Light vocal percussion and a strong bass singer are necessary. You will love this harmonically challenging, yet rewarding piece! Students, pros and parents alike will love the a cappella swing arrangement of 'Winter Wonderland. Fun to sing and has a big ending. Low bass has a written walking-bass line.

The touching Alfred Burt/Wihla Hutson Christmas carol, 'Some Children See Him' is a gentle but jazz-flavored arrangement. Some reharmonization, yet retains the sweet quality of the original. Features female and male solo spots. The arrangement of 'O Christmas Tree' is an upbeat a cappella version featuring close harmonies and key changes. A brief, warm rubato opening is followed by a swing scat duet, full group in major and minor keys, a foray into 3/4, then a final swing section under a scat solo. SSATTB requiring a strong bass. 'Winter Wonderland,' is written for unaccompanied voices in a heasy-swinging, Take 6 style. Though this chart features written solos for both male and female voices, the climatic point is the difficult big band style soli later in the chart. This rousing crowd-pleaser is also filled with quotes from other related songs and styles. Requires a group with a great sense of swing! 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' has a light and happy feel. Bass pedals, soprano descant, bass lines and rhythmic shots occur throughout. A modulation in the last A section is delightfully unexpected. It's a great chart to end the Christmas show.

A fine collection of traditional and modern spirituals that are bound to get your group swayin' and a prayin'. These stiring and heartfelt songs will inspire audience and singers alike.

There's nothing more enchanting than a great Broadway tune and here are some of the best! 'The Music Of The Night', the powerful and dramatic Andrew Lloyd Webber song from The Phantom of the Opera. in a brilliant a cappella setting by Kirby Shaw and exquisite harmonies and accessible vocal writing make the Rodgers and Hammerstein standard 'If I Loved You' a real classic. 'If Ever I Would Leave You' is one of the top Broadway love ballads of all time, this arrangement is a natural for a cappella women. Fantastic lyrics offer unique opportunities for lyric expression. This lyrical setting of the Camelot classic love song is sensitive, yet lightly contemporary in feel. Here is a touching standard 'Till There Was You' from The Music Man in a beautiful a cappella setting by Kirby Shaw. The jazz harmonies will enchant your singers and your audience. This stunning new a cappella arrangement of the Leonard Bernstein West Side Story ballad 'Somewhere' was a featured selection for the 2002 Iowa All-State Choir. Destined to become a classic! 'What I Did for Love' is every performer's anthem! From the Broadway classic A Chorus Line, this a cappella setting will leave your audience spellbound!

The classic Vincent Youman song 'Without a Song' has delighted audiences for decades and has been recorded by artists of every genre. Kirby Shaw has added his superior arranging talent to provide us with a truly wonderful new arrangement. You don't even have to hear this arrangement of 'My Funny Valentine' to know how good it is, because it already has the top two ingredients: 1) a great tune, and 2) one of the best arrangers around. Kirby has taken one of the most gorgeous ballads of our time and crafted a special arrangement that's bound to please. 'Skylark' - A superbly crafted a cappella rendition of the all-time Hoagy Carmichael favorite standard, carefully woven to ensure logical voice leading for each vocal part. The arrangement smoothly flows from one lush harmony to another, each locked into the surrounding sounds, creating a tightly knit fabric of pure vocal pleasure. Stunning! Kirby Shaw's tradition for creating exceptional a cappella ballads continues with this wonderful arrangement of the Gershwin classic 'Embraceable You.' Showcase your singers with this very special arrangement!

This mournful arrangement of the Thelonius Monk ballad, 'Round Midnight' starts with a rubato intertwining intro, then spotlights tense cluster voicings supporting a female soloist throughout. With imaginative reharmonizations, yet good voice leading, this chart is extremely effective and accessible. 'If You Wanna Fly' is an Al Jarreau-style showcase for a strong tenor-baritone soloist. This up-tempo samba features hot choral backgrounds throughout doing horn section licks, an a cappella vocal/percussion break in the middle and some quick unison passages with choir and soloist. 'Not Like This' is another exquisite ballad made popular by Al Jarreau. Contemporary harmonies and recorded by Voice Trek for their CD 'At Last.' Written by Bobby McFerrin and featured on his first album, 'Jubilee' is full of energy and fun. This arrangement is a cappella, with the bass singer doing an instrumental-like bass line throughout. It begins as a samba, goes to swing for a vocal improvisation solo and an ensemble 'soli' section, then back to the samba. The recording by Phil Mattson and the P.M. Singers (Jubilee album) features vocal percussion throughout, emulating a true drum part. If you have an experienced group and you're looking for a showcase piece to feature a talented bass singer and vocal percussionist, this arrangement is for you!

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.

'Make Someone Happy' goes from a tender unison beginning to an exciting climax and a deceptively moving ending. Much of the beauty of this piece lies in simplicity and pure sincerity. 'It Ain't Necessarily So' is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Solos (or should we say, 'sermons?') are passed from voice to voice while the bass line makes comical interjections about the lyrics. The close, melting harmonies of 'You Go To My Head' beautifully paints the lyrics and mood of Fred Coots' timeless ballad. Soprano and alto are in a warm and mellow low register for the majority of the tune, while tenor and bass have a light and airy quality to blend. Rhythmic notation should serve as a guideline only, as a very free interpretation of time is needed to bring out the intense imagery of the lyrics and the 'bouquet' of the music. Perform this song when you want your listeners to leave hearing in their minds a 'haunting refrain'. 'Embraceable You' features opening bass pedal with voices layering above. Contrasting open and dense voicing create lustrous harmonic interest. A perfect program piece - a short gem that young singers can really dig their teeth into.

This a cappella treatment of Rodgers and Hart's 'Little Girl Blue' has become a classic amung vocal groups. Plenty of vocal and dynamic range to give this chart lots of freedom for interpretation and make it your own. One of Harold Arlen's great ballads, 'Last Night When We Were Young' is written a cappella for SSATB choir with a short soprano solo. Chords are colorful but not difficult to hear. 'Exactly Like You' is a great a cappella medium swinger that is fun to sing and a fine program opener. Written by Bobby McFerrin and featured on his first album, 'Jubilee' is full of energy and fun. This arrangement is a cappella, with the bass singer doing an instrumental-like bass line throughout. It begins as a samba, goes to swing for a vocal improvisation solo and an ensemble 'soli' section, then back to the samba. The recording by Phil Mattson and the P.M. Singers (Jubilee album) features vocal percussion throughout, emulating a true drum part. If you have an experienced group and you're looking for a showcase piece to feature a talented bass singer and vocal percussionist, this arrangement is for you!

The beautiful 1937 ballad, 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' moves between lush harmonies and flowing counterpoint. It is richly texutred, yet accessible to most groups. ''Their Hearts Were Full of Spring' is as close as a mixed group can get to the original TTBB, Four Freshman, original. A very romantic a cappella ballad with lush harmony throughout! 'Am I Blue' sounds incredibly lush for having a maximum of 4 parts. A la Gene Puerling but easier. A definite 'oo and ah' creator!

This lush a cappella arrangement of 'I've Never Been In Love Before' features the entire vocal ensemble. The emotional lyric and fresh harmonization make this chart fun to rehearse and perform. Billie Holiday and Blood, Sweat and Tears helped to make 'God Bless The Child part of the standard jazz literature. It is a beautiful arrangement! 'Nancy with the Laughing Face' is another beautiful Johnny Mercer melody arranged in a very singable a cappella setting. A short solo with choir backgrounds sets up a beautiful and sensitive ending. Phil Mattson's arrangement of 'Love For Sale' was originally written for Chanticleer with a female solist. Now your vocal group can enjoy this beautiful gem!

'Aspen Waltz' is a lush a cappella original, by Randy Crenshaw, with a twelve-tone treatment of melody, supported by rich, Singers Unlimited-sytle chordal textures. Features soprano soloist, small group or section. Written by Bobby McFerrin and featured on his first album, 'Jubilee' is full of energy and fun. This arrangement is a cappella, with the bass singer doing an instrumental-like bass line throughout. It begins as a samba, goes to swing for a vocal improvisation solo and an ensemble 'soli' section, then back to the samba. 'Straighten Up and Fly Right' is a famous Nat Cole song heard on Natalie Cole's multi-Grammy winning Unforgettable album. There are solos for alto or tenor. Featuring traditional jazz-type harmonies, the feeling is bright with a lively tempo. 'Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most' is a fun, beautiful piece fill with great jazz harmonies. 'Alice in Wonderland' is a sensitive ballad interpretation of the popular jazz waltz by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard. Ranges from unison opening to lush six-part harmony and features a tenor solo.

'Teach Me Tonight' is an excellent arrangement by Jason A. Smith. Lots of room for improvisation! 'Stolen Moments' is an Oliver Nelson classic with lyrics by Mark Murphy. bittersweet clusters and quartal voicings are followed by a 12-bar minor blues solo vamp and out. 'He's Asleep' is a little known tune, written by Alf Clausen (composer for The Simpsons and Moonlighting), and the great lyricist, Tommy Wolf. The arrangement features contrapuntal vocal lines that weave around through mysterious text. Although the piece is harmonically sophisticated, when performed well, it has a feeling of simple innocence. This arrangement would be a worthy challenge for any experienced group. 'The Man I Love' is a 6-part arrangement with fresh reharmonizations. It features an alto soloist, who can stick to the score or embellish freely, depending on her character. 'How Do You Keep The Music Playing' is a beautiful ballad that was originally recorded by James Ingram and Patti Austin as the theme song for the movie, Best Friends. This four-part a cappella arrangement is sensitive to the melodic and lyrical development of the tune, and features the soprano section and/or a female solo throughout.

A very happy version of 'Sunday' inspired by Sinatra's famous recording. The bass leads in with everyone on words right off the bat. There are fun syncopations and falls in the chorus with a half-step modulation with no pivot chord (a sort of key 'slam'). Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week quoted in the tag. This is a very fun arrangmenet. 'Without A Song' What more can we say? A beautiful song, a beautiful arrangement. 'Over the Raininbow' is a simple, yet beautiful harmonization of the classic tune. 'You Are Too Beautiful' is an easy, yet effective arrangement of this all time Rodgers and Hart ballad, that gives your men's section a chance to really shine!

This is a nice, simple treatment of the Van Morrison favorite 'Moondance'. A solo in the second tenor range is true to the melody with some interesting chord subsititutions in the harmony parts. Beginning with a duet between solo and bass, there is plenty of room for some subtle, improvised vocal percussion from the other two voices. A bass part that doesn't get too low makes this a great choice for a young male quartet. An easy, yet effective arrangement of the all time Rodgers and Hart ballad 'You Are Too Beautiful', that gives your men's section a chance to really shine! Here's a snappy, toe-tapping rendition of ' Let's Get Away From It All'. It starts right in on the chorus and cruises along to a big ending. Straight-ahead, very fun to sing, and makes a great show opener. 'I've Got A Crush On You' starts with a rubato introduction into a slow-ish swing groove for the chorus. The verse is in the middle and is sung rubato with 'oo's' behind the lead. Back to tempo second time around with a half-step modulation into the last'A' with a ritard into the ending.

The arrangement of 'Bye, Bye, Blackbird' is a rubato ballad version of this pretty, old song. There is some re-harmonizaton, but overall the chords remain pretty square. You will find much opportunity to interpret phrasing as you like. The infectious original chart, 'Love Will Find a Way' starts out with a bed of close harmonies that explodes into a funk groove, highlighting a tenor solo. After the ensemble is featured in the bridge, the arrangement moves up a whole step. There is plenty of room for soloing as the tune moves through the chorus and ends with a thick-textured finish. The perfect showcase for your men. The 8-part arrangement of 'Eleanor Rigby' challenges the singer without detracting from the great lyrics. The first two verses can be baritone solos or the entire baritone section in unison. The third verse incorporates some unison and some unusual chord substitutions. The tenor 1 part is mostly in the falsetto range. The tenor 2 part usually falls in the head voice range and is all harmony. Works well as a showcase piece or closer for a male group with strong part-singing skills.

An a cappella, medium swing version of the great standard ' Bye, Bye Blackbird' arranged especially for four-part women's voices. The arrangement features a special introduction, tag and open improvisation section. Playing with melody and rhythm, the arrangement offers a fun challenge to singers and promises to be a hit with audiences. Requires wide ranges (E below middle C for Alto II, and high C for Soprano I). 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' is from the composers of the standard, 'I'll Be Seeing You', this beautiful 1937 ballad moves between lush harmonies and flowing counterpoint. It is richly texutred, yet accessible to most groups. 'Send In The Clowns: is the hauntingly beautiful ballad from Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music is arranged for four female voices. Unusual text painting devices are used to highlight the lyrics as well as tongue-in-cheek circus music. The arrangement will provide a challenge for the female group who seeks a unique setting of this wonderful show tune.

'How About You'. This a cappella tour-de-force is designed to feature a quartet or the entire choir. This vocal adaptation of the Rosemary Clooney/Hi-Lo's recording will challenge the most adept vocalists and will likewise impress the haughtiest self-proclaimed vocal jazz aficionado. 'For All We Know' is a lush four-voice a cappella ballad for soprano soloist. Written for and performed by UNC's SUS 4. The inclusion of the verse at the end is inspired by Mark Murphy's rendition. 'Cielito Lindo' is a traditional tune with very unusual rhythm approach. Tempo: breakneck. Requires good, strong sopranos. This intense rubato arrangement of the Rogers & Hart classic ' My Funny Valentine', though accessible to an upper-level high school SSAA group with some jazz experience, is challenging and muscially rewarding enough for the collegiate ensemble as well. Ranges are moderate: Soprano I extends up to F5, Alto II down to Bb3, keeping the harmonies close. A soprano solo is featured in the bridge over a three-part background, leading to a dramatic high point at 'Stay, little Valentine, stay!' Suggestions for breaths, expressive markings and dynamics are detailed in the score.

A warm and beautiful melody with poignant lyrics set in a sensitive, a cappella arrangement makes 'Try A Little Tenderness' a festival or concert favorite. The lyrics and melody to 'Draw Me A Circle' have an almost child-like simplicity. Setting it within the framework of a harmonically sophisticated arrangement has created a lovely and poignant piece. It is a cappella, rubato and features a fairly lengthy soprano solo. 'Sounds Like Fun' is a short and sweet showpiece. It is part ballad, part rhythmic masterpiece. The hot chords and flashy vocal moves eloquently, but not difficultly, to the very end. This chart is sure to be enjoyed by all those who sing it or just listen to it! 'Nina Never Knew' is an expressive and sensitive ballad setting with a beautiful, lyric melody. Medium difficult, but well worth the effort!

This close harmony version of the Simon and Garfunkel classic 'The Sound Of Silence' works well for beginning groups looking for interesting material, or advanced groups interested in a beautiful mood piece allowing for emotional interpretation. Mixing close harmony with arpeggiated textures, this arrangement allows each voice a turn with the solo line, and plenty of opportunity for rubato and expressive dynamics. This upbeat finger snappin' pop version of the doo-wop classic ' Rockin' Robin' will add some spark (and tweet) to your repertoire without being too difficult. The solo moves from part to part, allowing every singer a chance in the spotlight. 'Goodbye Old Paint' is a delightful western classic using modern harmonies and approach and 'I Don't Know Why I Love You Like I Do' is a ballad of the 40's in block harmonies. The tempo is medium. 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore' is one of the many great Ellington songs, arranged here for treble voices. The singers can feel free to alter the scat if it works better that way. 'Silent All These Years'. Tori Amos broke onto the music scene with this introspective ballad, and this arrangement captures all of the original's delicate moodiness. The background voices weave smooth patterns and ring warm chords. This is an excellent showcase for an expressive soloist (can either be a soprano or alto 1). SSSAA a cappella (4 part with solo).

An English/American folk standard, this arrangement of 'Aura Lee' is a group feature and begins as a ballad with octave unison, then some traditional harmony continues with ever-increasing reharmonization and works its way into a medium-swing setting with tight, rich harmony. 'Amazing Grace' is a traditional gospel, shuffle arrangement with jazz harmonies is sure to satisfy. The larger the ensemble, the better this one will sound. The 6/8 meter keeps the gospel flow and the harmonic structure will keep the jazz ears awake with its reharmonization. The opening and closing solo melody may be as free as your gospel ear desires. The 'Shenandoa' arrangement is here in a spiced up ballad setting. It begins with a tenor solo with later group entrance featuring diverse, harmonic settings, key changes, soprano solo, short tenor/soprano duet and, at the end of the group harmony, gently fades just like the ol' river. Close harmony chords and arpeggiated textures combine to make for a lush, complex, and moving rendering of, the Irish ballad, Danny Boy. A tenor solo and baritone duet share the melody with the ensemble. The simple folk melody in 'The Water is Wide' is the foundation for this complex choral work. Each verse has its own flavor, ranging from flowing arpeggiated textures to rich close harmonies.

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.

Kirby Shaw's exquisite arrangements of two Billy Joel ballads 'And So It Goes' and 'Lullaby', one of the most poignant and beautiful songs of the '90s, are simply stunning. The moving lyrics and soaring vocals of the Josh Groban classic 'You Raise Me Up' will inspire all who hear it and powerful poetry, deep emotion, warm choral textures are all highlights of the Sarah McLachlan hit 'Angel', now in an expressive a cappella setting. Haunting!

In this video, some of the best and most renowned vocal arrangers share their special techniques for developing vocal group charts. You will learn how vocal charts differ from instrumental arrangements, and how to optimize the potential of an a cappella arrangement regardless of the 'style.' Other featured topics include chord voicings, writing for specific ensembles, how to make charts 'sing-able,' and the unique requirements of singers. Presented in an informal and conversational tone, 'Arranging for Vocal Groups' is a valuable instructional resource for a cappella singers and arrangers, from beginning to advanced. Interviews with: Andrew Chaiken - The House Jacks, Members of The Swingle Singers, Larry Detweiler - High School A Cappella, Derric Johnson - The Liberty Voices, Britt Quentin - M-Pact, Gary Rosen - Sixth Wave, Richard Bob Greene - The Bobs, Deke Sharon - The House Jacks, The CASA Songbooks, Vybe (Walt Disney), Gabe Rutman-Spiralmouth, Michelle Weir. Director: Richard Bob Greene is a Grammy nominated arranger, songwriter, recording artist and producer. As the co-founder and creator of the nu-wave a cappella super group The Bobs, Greene 'fractured and reconstructed the rules for popular music.' As a composer and songwriter/librettist, Greene has received commissions from Lincoln Center, the Los Angeles Theater Center, ABC and many others. He has written music for the feature films 'Breaking the Rules,' 'For Better or Worse' and 'Man in the Moon.' He has recently produced CDs for other a cappella groups including 'Throat Culture,' 'Toxic Audio' and 'Da Vinci's Notebook.' Running Time: 56 minutes

A collection of quality anthems easy to learn for those slim Sundays. This compilation of eight selections plus bonus benediction will stretch your budget and save the day with SAB, two-Part and simple SATB anthems ideal for smaller choirs.

Sling that sensual voice around like a black feather boa! This collection contains 35 great standards in low keys especially for women singers.

80 of the all-time best blues tunes in one jam-packed collection!

45 songs published in two keys, perfect for singers! Almost all of these songs have only ever been available in one key. This new edition allows a singer to find a favorite song in a comfortable key. There are beloved Disney classics up through contemporary songs. Songs were chosen particularly because of their melodic appeal to singers. This will be a treasured book for decades of use!

45 songs published in two keys, perfect for singers! Almost all of these songs have only ever been available in one key. This new edition allows a singer to find a favorite song in a comfortable key. There are beloved Disney classics up through contemporary songs. Songs were chosen particularly because of their melodic appeal to singers. This will be a treasured book for decades of use!

The Society of Singers is an organization which benefits the health and welfare of professional singers. Every year, they present an 'Ella Award' (named for its first recipient, Ella Fitzgerald), to an artist who is chosen for his or her contribution to the music world and their dedicated efforts to benefit the community and worldwide humanitarian causes. This songbook features 2 signature songs from each of the 13 recipients of the Ella Award.

120 holiday songs especially arranged for voice in appropriate singing keys with introductions, suggested repeats, modulations, and extended tag endings. Features a wide variety of titles.

The Real Vocal Book has many of the selections from volumes 1 and 2 of the instrumental Real Books, but now with the lyrics added to the pre-existing melody line. Nearly 300 essential songs compiled especially for singers.

32 top tunes from Latin jazz repertoire

Contains over a hundred charming melodies, including old favorites, new arrangements and original works by Barrie Carson Turner. The collection encompasses a range of musical styles and genres. Designed for 2 to 6 parts, with ostinato accompaniments, the canons and rounds are suitable for all voices and all ages.

This first installment in the new Portraits in Song Series is an outstanding collection of hymnwriters and arrangers. Each of these solos may be performed separately, or Ð paired with the brief biographical information Ð together, creating an excellent recital or special worship program.

This first installment in the new Portraits in Song Series is an outstanding collection of hymnwriters and arrangers. Each of these solos may be performed separately, or - paired with the brief biographical information - together, creating an excellent recital or special worship program.

The newest installment of the popular Portraits in Song series is an exceptional collection of some of the most popular spirituals set by many of finest arrangers of our generation. The solos can be performed in worship or recital. A brief explanation is offered for each of the selections and for the genre as a whole-creating an exceptional resource for worship or recital planning.

The newest installment of the popular Portraits in Song series is an exceptional collection of some of the most popular spirituals set by many of finest arrangers of our generation. The solos can be performed in worship or recital. A brief explanation is offered for each of the selections and for the genre as a whole-creating an exceptional resource for worship or recital planning.

The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The series includes representative repertoire, with English translations and piano accompaniment.

The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The series includes representative repertoire, with English translations and piano accompaniment.

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

25 songs kids love to play during the holidays!

Everyone knows a blockbuster is something that makes quite an impression. Similarly, a Barbershop Blockbuster is certain to make quite an impression on a connoisseur of barbershop singing. The arrangements were prepared by the finest arrangers in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.

The ultimate in barbershop arranging takes place when you combine a good melody and a top arranger; such a combination is contained within this book. Most of the songs in this book meet the rigid standards of competition for SPEBSQSA. Music educators and directors of the male choruses will find this book has much to offer in providing not only variety, but an opportunity to 'ring' a few chords in the typical barbershop fashion. Barbershoppers will welcome this material to expand their existing repertoire.

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A wonderful collection of songs arranged by some of the best in the field.

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.

One of the most successful vocal harmony groups of the 60's were the Four Seasons and their songs are as iconic as ever thanks in part to the hit Broadway show Jersey Boys. 'Walk Like a Man' was one of the songs that propelled the Four Seasons to stardom and a showstopper in Jersey Boys that chronicles their rags-to-riches story, your men's group will bring down the house with the soaring falsetto over solid rock and roll harmonies. With soaring falsetto and smooth harmonies, 'Sherry' was a #1 hit in 1962 and will make your guys the stars of the show. Audiences will love hearing these songs and watch out of they might sing along with the choir!!

Enjoy singing 8 Christmas favorites all arranged for female voice. The Ultimate Sing-Along books give you everything you need to sing with your favorite Christmas songs. Each book has the lyrics, music notation and chords with lyrics-only pages included. There are two versions of every song on the CD: a full performance track with a sound-alike recording, and a professional accompaniment track so you can sing along. When you play the CD on your computer (Mac or Windows) you can easily change the tempo and key to individualize the playback for just your voice and style.

Enjoy singing 8 Christmas favorites all arranged for male voice. The Ultimate Sing-Along books give you everything you need to sing with your favorite Christmas songs. Each book has the lyrics, music notation and chords with lyrics-only pages included. There are two versions of every song on the CD: a full performance track with a sound-alike recording, and a professional accompaniment track so you can sing along. When you play the CD on your computer (Mac or Windows) you can easily change the tempo and key to individualize the playback for just your voice and style.

This truly unique songbook will open wide a new range of repertoire for jazz vocalists. It contains music written by some of the world's finest jazz composers and performers Ð many selections which were originally instrumental compositions with lyrics written later. The book includes tables of contents listing the lyricized titles as well as the 'instrumentally known as' titles, plus indexes by composer, lyricist and tempo/style. Songs included are in keys comfortable for most medium-range singers.

Warm harmonies and gently nuanced textures give Roger Emerson's setting special appeal. Steve Zegree's jazz harmonies in this classic ballad, 'Try To Remember,' from The Fantasticks simply shimmers in this warm a cappella setting! This beautifully lyrical classic ballad, 'The Very Thought Of You,' is expressively arranged in a lush a cappella setting. Varied choral textures and luscious harmonies make 'Hello Young Lovers' an ideal selection for a cappella vocal groups. Also included is 'Georgia On My Mind.'

As one of the earliest forms of a cappella singing every group should know at least some of the doo wop classics. 'Under The Boardwalk', the 1964 hit by the Drifters, is one of the all time a cappella hits and should be in every group's repertoire. Here's a super doo-wop arrangement of Ben E King's 1961 'Stand By Me' and ' In The Still Of The Night', a doo wop gem that's fun to sing. 'Come Go With Me' - Put a special soloist out front with this doo-wop hit of the '50s!

Absolutely stunning! The classic 'Moon River' is expertly arranged by noted jazz educator Steve Zegree to show your group at its best. A wonderful opportunity to develop blend, phrasing and intonation. 'I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face' is the exquisite ballad from My Fair Lady beautifully arranged here by Steve Zegree. Barbra Streisand's classic 'The Way We Were' in a lovely a cappella setting. 'My Heart Will Go On', 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.

SATB choirs are always on the look-out for approachable show-stopping concert pieces guaranteeed to bring the house down. This is such a collection, containing 24 varied numbers carefully collected by editor Peter Gritton, and ranging in character from classic, sentimental leave-taking items, through humorous or quirky pieces, to exciting fast-moving numbers. As well as containing well known standards of the repertoire there are many new compositions by such acknowledged choral experts as John Rutter, Andrew Carter and Bob Chilcott.

Editied by John Rutter these songs come from the British Isles and North America, ranging widely in regional origin and character.