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The Movie Medley
Review: First getting together at Indiana University a dozen years ago, their Christmas song medley blending "12 Days of Christmas" with Toto's "Africa" went massively viral on YouTube and brought these ten men happily back together. Their tours sell out, they have a massive fan base, more than 20 million YouTube hits, five successful albums, "With A Twist" released this spring, and their latest, "The New Old Fashioned" is impressive: 13 tracks, mostly finely-arranged, wonderfully harmonized covers, with strong leads from Jerome Collins and Walter Chaser, every one a hit. Some of our favorites are a pair of medleys, "Dock of the Bay/Proud Mary" and "On The Road Again/I Play The Road", Radiohead's "Creep," Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love," Don Nottingham's "Lost" and a very funny "The Movie Medley," with parody lyrics by Tyler Trepp and Seggie Isho. It's great to see SNC, already pure entertainers in their college days, deservedly rise to shine with a cappella's elite groups!
Songlist: Marvin Gaye, (Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay, Proud Mary, Creep, Beggin' / Counting Stars, Take Me To Church, Can't Feel My Face, Make You Feel My Love, All About That Bass (No Tenors), One The Road Again / I Play The Road, Red, Shut Up And Dance, Lost, The Movie Medley
Review: The Royal Bopsters Project is a multi-generational vocal summit on which the talents of Amy London, Darmon Meader, Holli Ross and Dylan Pramuk unite to pay tribute to the art of setting lyrics to melodies originally written as instrumental compositions or improvisations. Their homage to vocalese is made even more exceptional with the contributions of the legendary singers who make guest appearances on the album: NEA Jazz Masters (and Grammy Award-winners) Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross; NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, Arkansas Hall of Famer and Schoolhouse Rock mastermind Bob Dorough and six-time Grammy nominee Mark Murphy.
Songlist: Music in the Air (Wildwood), On The Red Clay, Peace, Basheer, The Snake and The Mirror, Senor Blues, Invitation, Bird Chasin' (Chasin' the Bird), Music is Forever, Bebop Lives (Boplicity), Just Step Right Up, Nothing Like You Has Ever Been Seen Before, Let's Fly
Review: The original Barberpole Cat Program launced bin 1971 became standard repertoire for barbershoppers around the world. The Barberpole Cat Songbook Volume 2 is designed to bridge the gap between polecat songs and music at a difficulty level that many groups sing. It is music for when you want to sing something everybody knows but can't decide what to learn.
Songlist: After You've Gone, Caroline, From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye, I've Been Working On The Railroad, We All Fall, (When It's) Darkness On The Delta, Goodbye, My Coney Island Baby, Hello Mary Lou, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), Lida Rose, Over The Rainbow
Review: Instrumentalists, get ready for some fun. For the first time ever, you can play the exact lines as scatted by some of the greatest jazz legends of all time: Karrin Allyson, Louis Armstrong, Ann Hampton Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Gamarini, Dianne Reeves, Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan, and more! Of course singers can get in on the fun, too, with this unique songbook. Omnibooks are comprehensive collections featuring the most accurate note-for-note transcriptions right from the recordings and are spiral-bound for easy usability. They also include chord symbols, metronome markings and record information. This Scat Omnibook features 74 arrangements of 63 songs exactly as they were recorded, including: Air Mail Special - All Blues - Bernie's Tune - Blue Skies - Centerpiece - Flying Home - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You - I Got Rhythm - It's All Right with Me - Just Friends - Lullaby of Birdland - Oh, Lady Be Good! - Old Devil Moon - On the Sunny Side of the Street - Rockin' in Rhythm - Shiny Stockings - Sing, Sing, Sing - Stolen Moments - A-Tisket, A-Tasket - West Coast Blues - and many more. Includes an artist index and introduction on the history of scat vocals.
Songlist: You'll Have To Swing It, West Coast Blues, A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Air Mail Special, All Blues, All Of Me, Centerpiece, From This Moment On, All God's Chillun Got Rhythm, Nature Boy, Clementine, Schulie A Bop, St. Louis Blues, Bernie's Tune, Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce), Blue Skies, Bluesette, Body And Soul, Honeysuckle Rose, Stolen Moments, Bli Blip, Just Friends, There Will Never Be Another You, Suddenly In Walked Bud, Crazy Rhythm, Dinah, Sing, Sing, Sing, I Got Rhythm, Flat Foot Floogee, Flying Home, E And D Blues, Blue Lou, Ella Hums The Blues, Zaz Zuh Zaz, Dipsy Doodle, Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You, Heebie Jeebies, How High The Moon, I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, I'm In The Mood For Love, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), It's All Right With Me, It's Not For Me To Say, Ja-Da, Jumpin' At The Woodside, Just You, Just Me, Line For Lyons, Lover, Come Back To Me, Lullaby Of Birdland, Mas Que Nada, Oh, Lady Be Good!, Old Devil Moon, On The Sunny Side Of The Street, Pick Yourself Up, Rockin' In Rhythm, Shiny Stockings, Some Of These Days, Song For My Father, Squeeze Me, Thou Swell, Yardbird Suite, Yesterdays
Review: This collection of carols, arranged by Bjorn Griesheimer, explores the wide diversity of Christmas carols from around the world. With a colorful variety of styles and various possible combinations of voices, arrangements that may be performed a cappella offer interesting and challenging material for many choirs. Including carols from all five continents, from countries as diverse as Tanzania, China, Ecuador and Australia. In simple arrangements for mixed choir and includes pronunciation tips for foreign languages.
Songlist: Africa: Christmas (Congo), Christ is born (Egypt) - The redeemer was born (Ethipia), Welcome, silent night of peace (South Africa), Born in a manger (Tanzania), Asia: Today is the feast of birth (Armenia), Holy night is pure, holy night is calm (China), The morning sun is ascending (Japan), Bright voices are heard (Syria), Happy is this hour (Philippines), Australia: The three drovers (Australia), Carol our Christmas (New Zealand), Europe: Silent, silent, silent (Austria), Silent night, holy night (Austria), A child born in Bethlehem (Belgium), Christmas (Bulgaria), Rejoice, you nations (Croatia), Listen, listen, you shepherds (Czech Republic), A child was born in Bethlehem (Denmark), Softly, softly (Finland), Between the ox and the grey donkey (France), The divine child is born (France), The bell is ringing (Estonia), Angels in our fields (France), Oh come, little children (Germany), Mary went through a thorny wood (Germany), From heaven above to earth I come (Germany), The first Nowell (Great Britain), The cherry tree (Great Britain), We wish you a merry Christmas (Great Britain), Christ was born (Greece), The angel from heaven (Hungary), The holly and ivy girl (Ireland), Sleep, sleep, levely child (Italy), Toldera (Latvia), From heaven's hall (Luxemburg), Now be welcome, dear Lord Jesus (Netherlands), Today in Bethlehem (Poland), Kiss the child (Portugal), Today Christ was born (Romania), Today an abundant gift (Russia), Shepherds grazed sheep (Slovakia), What do you think, shepherds (Slovenia), Fum, fum, fum (Spain), A time has come for us (Switzerland), Tonight, a child is born (Spain), Now it's Christmas again (Sweden), Good evening to you (Ukraine), North America: In the name of heaven (Mexico), Oh Jerus'lem in the morning (USA), Wasn't that a mighty day (USA), Go, tell it on the mountain (USA), Jesus, he is born (The Huron carol) (Canada), South America: Christmas is coming (Bolivia), Born, born (Brazil), At midnight (Chile), A la nanita nana (Ecuador), With my little savanna-donkey (Venezuela), Come, my brother, let us go (Peru), De Virgin Mary had a baby boy (Trinidad and Tobago)
Review: How can music reach across time and space and social location to form communities who sing with unity and joy? How can we sing not only songs of thanksgiving, but songs about justice-making and reconciliation? Mark Miller's songbook, Roll Down, Justice!, contains 23 soulful songs for congregational worship. In the midst of struggles for social justice and freedom from oppressive systems, these songs will transform and inspire your community. You will be challenged - and empowered - to be instruments of peace. Includes congregational editions of Miller's bestselling choral anthems: "God Has Work for Us to Do," "Child of God," "What Does the Lord Require of You?" and "Welcome to God's Love." Songbook also includes convenient reproducible congregational pages and a demo CD for your worship leaders.
Songlist: The Open Table, Imagine the People of God, What Does the Lord Require of You?, Let Justice Roll, Welcome, Roll Down, Justice, Child of God, Come Out!, How Long?, Make Me an Instrument of Peace, Traveling Companians, I Dream of a Church, Welcome to God's Love, Journey Isn't Over, Gonna Be Green, I Am Your Mother, May Peace Flow, Give God All The Praise, The Day Is Coming, Swords Into Plowshares, We Abide, I Choose Love, God Has Work for Us To Do, Congregational Pages
Review: Nine popular songs for men from hit Broadway shows are featured in this book with CD that includes two tracks for each song - one demo track and one backing track so you can sing along.
Songlist: Put on a Happy Face, Try to Remember, I Believe in You, Lucky to Be Me, The Yankee Doodle Bo, Stranger in Paradise, And This Is My Belove, Ordinary People
Style: Show Tunes
Review: A collection of 16 vocalises by various composers including Alfano, Casella, Malipiero, Pizzeti, Respighi and more.
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Voicing: Medium
Review: How can choirs maintain and improve their sound and performance skills when they have more mature members? Can older singers learn new techniques? Of course! Here's a much-needed, timely resource for directors of volunteer choirs. Instead of telling members they're "too old to sing," now you can teach them to have better singing posture, more reliable breath support, more accurate intonation, improved blend, greater expressivity...and a wonderful sound. With a wealth of information and exercises that will elevate the skill and sound of your senior members, Michael Kemp shows how all voices can continue to be valuable contributors to the success and enjoyment of the ensemble.
Songlist: Collapsing Posture, Waning Energy, Muscular Stiffness, Breath Control, Vibrato Issues, Lack of Agility, Scooping, Tightness, Limited Range, And much more!
Review: Here's are some wonderful songs from the movies that are perfect for the close harmony treatment. Two great Randy Newman songs from Toy Story 1 and 2 will bring smiles to all. Award-winning arranger June Dale urges performers of this arrangement of the Elton John song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" to pay attention to projecting the message of the song from the heart. Explore the passion in the lyrics. Enjoy the beautiful harmonies that accompany the strong melody. The rousing chorus "Do You Hear the People Sing?" From Les Miserables will be a powerful closer for any performance. Your men's group will bring down the house!
Songlist: When She Loved Me, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, You've Got a Friend in Me, Do You Hear the People Sing?
Review: Fun arrangements of some classic pop hits that work perfectly in the barbershop style. "Stand By Me" - Part of the charm and signature of the song is the bass riff, which continues throughout and keeps strict tempo from beginning to end. The Turtles' #1 hit "Happy Together" from 1967 arranged in close harmony will showcase your group at their best! The 1963 pop hit "In My Room" by the Beach Boys translates beautifully into close harmony style! Great for encouraging guys to sing.
Songlist: Hooked on a Feeling, Stand by Me, Happy Together, In My Room
Review: "Tatlo Sa Buhay" (Three Philippine Songs on Life) consists of a children's song, a lullaby, and a love song, this collection of folk tunes is full of lively rhythms and enchanting melodies. "Paruparong Bukid" - The Field Butterfly is a humorous song about the alikeness of a field butterfly to a 1900 Filipino lady dressed in her glamorous formal dress with tall butterfly sleeves. She struts swaying her hips down the aisle of the church as everyone looks on. The Filipino choral arrangements that George Hernandez has written are some of the most popular in the Pavane catalog. Also available in SATB divisi, P1364. For high school and college treble choirs. Medium difficulty. "Rosas Pandan" - This Filipino or Visayan folk song is about joy and love. George Hernandez, conductor of the Saringhimig Singers from San Francisco has captured the native flavor in this rousing arrangement. Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural series, high school and college choirs will love it. "Halina't Umawit Sa Panginoon" - Begins gently but soon breaks into a dynamic and pulsating hallelujah section that is captivating. Treble choirs of all ages, medium difficulty.
Songlist: Tatlo Sa Buhay - (Three Philippine Songs on Life), Halina't Umawit Sa Panginoon, Paruparong Bukid (The Field Butterfly), Rosas Pandan
Review: The greatest accomplishment in barbershop is of course to become International Champions and its no surprise that Instant Classic took to honors to become 2015 International Quartet Champions. Hailing from Indianapolis this very talented quartet amply display on this recording how they took the gold medals with their fine voices and tight harmonies. Their arrangements are unique as they arrange most of the songs themselves and by doing so bring a fresh take on these classic songs. Recommended.
Songlist: Is It True What They Say About Dixie?, Spend My Life with You, I Won't Send Roses, Follow Me, It Is Well with My Soul, Change Parts, When She Loved Me, Mills Brothers Medley, The Very Thought of You, Guilty, 'Til I Hear You Sing, Livin' on a Prayer, Come What May, All the Things You Are, Skylark
Review: Well here's a real treat! Without doubt Acoustix are one of the best barbershop quartets there ever has been and include some of the genre's most talented singers. This is a best of CD that also includes four all new studio recordings namely "Moon River", "You Are So Beautiful", "O Canada" and "The Impossible Dream." One expects to be blown away by these singers and sure enough these new songs deliver the goods. Added bonus is that Aucoustix's previous bass (who now sings with Max Q) Jeff Oxley joins Joel T Rutherford who together take you to bass heaven. If you only own one barbershop CD (and how sad would that be) this would be the one to have! Superb.
Songlist: Tonight, That's An Irish Lullaby, I'm Afraid the Masquerade is Over, Irish Blessing, The Stars & Stripes Forever, Blackbird Medley, The Star Spangled Banner, God Bless America, This Is The Moment, Day By Day, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Unforgettable, Simon & Garfunkel Montage, Cool Yule, You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch, The First Noel, O Worship the King, You'll Never Walk Alone, Fear Not My Child, Moon River, You Are So Beautiful, O Canada, The Impossible Dream
Review: "Royals" - The pop megahit and Grammy-winning song of the year by Lorde will be an accessible and fun introduction to pop a cappella for younger SSA choirs! "Happy" - Younger or beginning a cappella groups will love this creative and upbeat song from Pharrell arranged for unaccompanied voices! "The Climb" - This Miley Cyrus song continues in popularity and offers an inspirational message for pop and spring programming in this unaccompanied setting. Katy Perry's #1 hit "Roar" was immensely popular with young singers, with its affirming message of strength and inspiration. This accessible a cappella setting gives it a whole new dimension for developing choral skills and confidence.
Songlist: Royals, Happy, The Climb, Roar
Review: The second Pitch Perfect movie was an even bigger hit than the first and the songs are just as catchy. "Bella's Opening " - the girls are back for their senior year and better than ever with a modern pop medley fit for the President? until Fat Amy ruins everything. Sing the arrangement that the Bellas sang, wardrobe malfunction optional. Songs include We Got the World, Timber, America, The Beautiful, and Wrecking Ball. "Bellas Finale " - As in the first movie, this mashup weaves together several great songs and storylines from throughout the film, with a twist of an ending. Songs include Run The World (Girls), Where Them Girls At, We Belong, We Got The World, and Flashlight. "Bellas Back to Basics" - The Bellas have lost their sound, and to find it again they sing this medley of some of the greatest and most iconic women's harmony groups from the past, from the Andrew's Sisters to En Vogue. Songs include Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, You Can't Hurry Love, Lady Marmalade, and My Lovin'. "Cups" - The trailer for the highly anticipated Pitch Perfect 2 gives us a sneak peek at the music for the new film, including this expanded version of Anna Kendrick's breakout hit Cups. After a sweet, reflective opening verse, it moves into tempo for a more expanded treatment.
Songlist: Bella's Opening (from Pitch Perfect 2), Bellas Finale (from Pitch Perfect 2), Bellas Back to Basics (Medley), Cups (When I'm Gone)
Review: Get both your group and the audience relaxed and in the groove with these classic laid-back and feeling good songs. "Groovin'" is the #1 hit from 1967 by the Young Rascals in a smooth vocals-only setting perfectly captures the relaxed slow groove of the song with an easy vocal accompaniment and a irresistible solo. An a cappella setting of "Drift Away" that echoes its roots, this song shot to the top of the charts in 1973 with strong lyrics and great hook, Give me the beat, boys, and free my soul. Happy Together" - An accessible unaccompanied setting of the 1967 #1 hit by the Turtles brings a cappella to mixed ensembles in middle and high school. Fun vocal effects will motivate your group! "Shambala" - From 1973, the pop hit by Three Dog Night was also a hit for a cappella group Rockapella. This arrangement is full of tasty harmonies and a warm gospel groove that will infuse your concert with hopefulness and joy. This vocals only edition will be especially effective for choirs of all types!
Songlist: Groovin', Drift Away, Happy Together, Shambala
Review: "Hallelujah" - This well-crafted a cappella arrangement emphasizes the plaintive, haunting song written by Leonard Cohen, and alternates between a four-part texture and more fully voiced chords. Mesmerizing! "Hawaii Five-O Theme" - It's the instantly recognized theme from the incredibly popular TV show, now familiar to a new generation of fans in the 2010 version of the series. A great a cappella showcase for pop, jazz and show choirs, your singers will build performance skills and have fun in the process! "Skyfall" - The hit single by Adele from the motion picture Skyfall has been creatively arranged by J.A.C Redford, the orchestrator of the film. Using vocal percussion and divisi vocal parts, J.A.C. has created a setting that is perfect for jazz and show choirs as well as concert choirs. "Waiting on the World to Change" - John Mayer's groovy, soulful anthem in full, 5-part a cappella harmony with solo (duet on the choruses). Light reggae groove/feel woven among pop harmonies above a playful bass line. Vocal percussion optional.
Songlist: Hallelujah, Hawaii Five-O Theme, Skyfall, Waiting on the World to Change
Review: Raise the roof with the vibrant close harmonies found in this fun collection of spiritual favorites! A close relationship between the barbershop and gospel quartet styles has been apparent for many years and these arrangement are fine examples. Spirituals sung in the barbershop style can be very moving for both singers and audiences alike and this collection is highly recommended.
Songlist: Amazing Grace, Ride the Chariot, Swing Down Chariot, This Little Light of Mine with Do Lord
Review: "Autumn Leaves" - A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz, show, or concert choir! "More Than You Know" - Originally published in 1929 this great song was subsequently included in three musical films: Hit the Deck (1955), sung by Tony Martin; Funny Lady (1975), sung by Barbra Streisand; and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) sung by Michelle Pfeiffer (in a memorable introductory scene for her character). "When Sunny Gets Blue" - Recorded by a vast number of major artists, this standard is irresistible in its appeal! In this arrangement, the lyrics take on an important role in shaping the style, as the vocals evoke the imagery of rain beginning to fall or the wind stirring the trees. A beautiful, but challenging work, and well worth the effort! "Solitude" - Display your vocal jazz technique with this challenging chart that is highlighted by its rich harmonic tapestry. Feature a special soloist as the choir sings a supportive back-up marked by a quiet intensity.
Songlist: Autumn Leaves, More Than You Know, When Sunny Gets Blue, Solitude
Review: "Almost Like Being in Love" - This Lerner and Loewe hit is an American classic. It is set here as an updated a cappella version by Darmon Meader for the New York Voices - an amazing vocal jazz arrangement not to be missed. Beginning with solo and backing vocals, it soon takes off in a bright, happy bounce. "Tenderly" - Surround your audience in a tapestry of sound with this a cappella ballad setting of the great American standard from 1946. The jazz vocals are relatively accessible, but offer plenty of opportunities to develop blend, style and intonation. Wonderful competition piece or as an encore for a concert choir! "Never Let Me Go" - Made famous by the legendary Dinah Washington, this deeply expressive standard is richly arranged for unaccompanied jazz choir. Expanded ranges and divisi provide challenge, but offer rewards for the advanced group. "My One and Only Love" - Beautiful a cappella textures shape this classic Sinatra ballad into a fantastic vocal jazz showpiece! From full homophonic harmonies to solo lines with vocal accompaniment, this setting is a compelling spectrum of sound.
Songlist: Almost Like Being in Love, Tenderly, Never Let Me Go, My One and Only Love
Review: "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. "My Funny Valentine" - A lush a cappella setting of this timeless standard features soprano solo or soli. Quite accessible! "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring" - Originally popularized by the Four Freshmen, this iconic arrangement of the Bobby Troup song helped pave the way for a cappella vocal jazz as well as influencing the singing style of the Beach Boys. "The Nearness of You" - One of the greatest songs of all time, Hoagy Carmichael's classic romantic ballad shimmers in a rich a cappella setting highlighted by lush harmonies and gently arched phrasing in this superb arrangement.
Songlist: It Only Takes a Moment, My Funny Valentine, Their Hearts Were Full of Spring, The Nearness of You
Review: "Autumn Leaves" - A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz, show, or concert choir! "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?" - What a fun and smart arrangement of this popular song originally penned by Hughie Cannon! A standard for jazz and Dixieland bands, the fun of this piece is now captured in a new SSAA voicing for women. This gem is great for concert and show choirs. "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring" - Originally popularized by the Four Freshmen, this iconic arrangement of the Bobby Troup song helped pave the way for a cappella vocal jazz as well as influencing the singing style of the Beach Boys. "The Nearness of You" - One of the greatest songs of all time, Hoagy Carmichael's classic romantic ballad shimmers in a rich a cappella setting highlighted by lush harmonies and gently arched phrasing in this superb arrangement.
Songlist: Autumn Leaves, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?, Their Hearts Were Full of Spring, The Nearness of You
Review: From their hit holiday recording "That's Christmas To Me" here are three songs by Pentatonix. Included is their unique rendition of the beloved Austrian carol "Silent Night", with fresh harmonies and contemporary vocal improvisations. The group's cover of "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes is in their signature a cappella style with only body percussion as accompaniment. With a repeating vocal phrase that gradually extends and a wordless contrasting section, this will be a captivating selection that will surround your audience with sound and rhythm. Accessible and fun to rehearse for winter or general programming. Keep the joy of family and Christmas in your heart with "That's Christmas to Me" a simply beautiful original from Pentatonix! Full harmonies and a straightforward lyric style make this a wonderful selection. Choirs and ensembles will love recreating the special sounds of this popular vocal group!
Songlist: Silent Night, That's Christmas to Me, White Winter Hymnal
Review: From their hit holiday recording "That's Christmas To Me" here are three songs by Pentatonix. Included is their unique rendition of the beloved Austrian carol "Silent Night", with fresh harmonies and contemporary vocal improvisations. The group's cover of "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes is in their signature a cappella style with only body percussion as accompaniment. With a repeating vocal phrase that gradually extends and a wordless contrasting section, this will be a captivating selection that will surround your audience with sound and rhythm. Accessible and fun to rehearse for winter or general programming. Keep the joy of family and Christmas in your heart with "That's Christmas to Me" a simply beautiful original from Pentatonix! Full harmonies and a straightforward lyric style make this a wonderful selection. Choirs and ensembles will love recreating the special sounds of this popular vocal group!
Songlist: That's Christmas to Me, White Winter Hymnal, Silent Night
Review: From their hit holiday recording "That's Christmas To Me" here are three songs by Pentatonix. Included is their unique rendition of the beloved Austrian carol "Silent Night", with fresh harmonies and contemporary vocal improvisations. The group's cover of "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes is in their signature a cappella style with only body percussion as accompaniment. With a repeating vocal phrase that gradually extends and a wordless contrasting section, this will be a captivating selection that will surround your audience with sound and rhythm. Accessible and fun to rehearse for winter or general programming. Keep the joy of family and Christmas in your heart with "That's Christmas to Me" a simply beautiful original from Pentatonix! Full harmonies and a straightforward lyric style make this a wonderful selection. Choirs and ensembles will love recreating the special sounds of this popular vocal group!
Songlist: Silent Night, White Winter Hymnal, That's Christmas to Me
Review: "Let It Go", the epic single from the smash Disney film Frozen, has been memorably covered by Pentatonix. This a cappella setting inspired by that version dazzles with harmony, color and emotion for a spectacular choral showcase. Adapted from the Pentatonix cover of "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit, this is an awesome vocal showcase for pop and show groups from high school and up! Irresistible! "Save the World/Don't You Worry Child" has the vibrant a cappella sounds of Pentatonix, the accessible setting of the mash-up by Swedish House Mafia also has optional accompaniment, making this a fantastic showcase for high school pop and show choirs.
Songlist: Let It Go, Rather Be, Save the World/Don't You Worry Child
Review: "Let It Go", the epic single from the smash Disney film Frozen, has been memorably covered by Pentatonix. This a cappella setting inspired by that version dazzles with harmony, color and emotion for a spectacular choral showcase. Adapted from the Pentatonix cover of "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit, this is an awesome vocal showcase for pop and show groups from high school and up! Irresistible! "Save the World/Don't You Worry Child" has the vibrant a cappella sounds of Pentatonix, the accessible setting of the mash-up by Swedish House Mafia also has optional accompaniment, making this a fantastic showcase for high school pop and show choirs.
Songlist: Rather Be, Let It Go, Save the World/Don't You Worry Child
Review: "Let It Go", the epic single from the smash Disney film Frozen, has been memorably covered by Pentatonix. This a cappella setting inspired by that version dazzles with harmony, color and emotion for a spectacular choral showcase. Adapted from the Pentatonix cover of "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit, this is an awesome vocal showcase for pop and show groups from high school and up! Irresistible! "Save the World/Don't You Worry Child" has the vibrant a cappella sounds of Pentatonix, the accessible setting of the mash-up by Swedish House Mafia also has optional accompaniment, making this a fantastic showcase for high school pop and show choirs.
Songlist: Rather Be, Let It Go, Save the World/Don't You Worry Child
Review: "As" was performed by NBC's The Sing Off Season Two Winners Committed on their eponymous debut album, this uplifting Stevie Wonder classic combines both rich close harmony and interwoven polyrhythmic counterpoint, making it an impressive showstopper for an advanced group. Vocal percussion optional. Note: a full video of the song can be seen on www.youtube.com. "Little Lion Man" - The debut single from 2009 by Mumford & Sons from their debut album Sigh No More packs a folk rock punch in this arrangement for unaccompanied male voices. "Good Life" - Here is the 2011 pop hit by OneRepublic as arranged by a cappella guru Deke Sharon for Tim Seelig and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus in a vibrant and joyful setting! The lyrics may not be suitable for every choir, so be sure to preview it first! Your favorite male collegiate group from Pitch Perfect is back, this time with a fun Mika song, complete with vocal trumpet jam and gospel breakdown.
Songlist: As, Little Lion Man, Good Life, Lollipop
Review: "Just the Way You Are" - Billy Joel's pop hit from 1978 receives a fresh and contemporary treatment in this a cappella setting, with melodic lines seamlessly moving from part to part within a light vocal texture that will challenge your pop/jazz singers to perform at peak level! "A Groovy Kind of Love" - From the king'singers' album Circle of Life comes this great 1966 pop song that was covered by Phil Collins in the '80s. "Bring Back That Leroy Brown" - For a novelty change-of-pace, this song by Queen's Freddie Mercury is arranged by Philip Lawson. Fun and funny, your group will love to perform it and your audience will be entertained. "Rosanna" - Toto's 1982 pop hit in a colorful a cappella setting with beatbox vocals and fun triadic harmonies. A great showcase for a pop ensemble or larger concert group!
Songlist: Just the Way You Are, A Groovy Kind of Love, Bring Back That Leroy Brown, Rosanna
Review: Pull the heart strings with these touching ballads. "Seven Bridges Road" - This iconic song by the Eagles from the late 1960s speaks directly to the heart with thrilling vocal harmonies that will showcase your ensemble at their best! There are stars in the Southern sky/Southward as you go/There is moonlight and moss in the trees/Down the Seven Bridges Road. "Somewhere Out There" originally appeared in the 1986 animated film An American Tail with the single performed by singers Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram. The a cappella choral textures communicate the touching lyric and classic melody of this beloved ballad perfectly in a setting that is accessible, yet musically satisfying! Opening with a lyric solo line accompanied by the ensemble, the melody then passes between the soprano and tenor before modulating, and moving steadily forward to the expressive final chords. "Tears in Heaven" - The intimacy and directness of a cappella singing create a special emotional atmosphere in this tender setting of the Grammy award-winning pop hit by Eric Clapton. You will create a magical concert moment with the gentle guitar-style accompaniment recreated by the vocals and the heartfelt lyrics. "Right Here Waiting" - This 1989 #1 pop hit by Richard Marx will provide a wonderful romantic moment in a Valentine's concert, spring concert or any time you need a special expression of love! The background vocals create a warm texture and the melodic phrases will warm the heart! "u Are So Beautiful" - Beautiful is what you will say when you hear this gorgeous a cappella setting of the pop hit by Billy Preston, originally recorded by Joe Cocker. Expressive melodic contours and carefully crafted harmonizations will create the perfect moment in your concert.
Songlist: Seven Bridges Road, Somewhere Out There, Tears In Heaven, Right Here Waiting, You Are So Beautiful
Review: Hymns from King's is a volume of 20 hymn arrangements for choir and keyboard by Stephen Cleobury - Director of Music at King's College Cambridge for more than 25 years. Covering the entire church year, Hymns from King's is not just a book of descants - it also contains varied arrangements and accompaniments for many of the most popular hymns sung not only at King's College, but also in churches around the world.
Songlist: O come, O come Emmanuel, Christians awake, salute the happy morn, As with gladness men of old, My song is love unknown, Jesus Christ is risen today, Thine be the Glory, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, Come ye thankful people, come, All creatures of our God and king, Alleluia, sing to Jesus, Just as I am, without one plea, Let all mortal flesh, Abide with me, O God our help in ages past, Lord of all hopefulness, Love divine, all loves excelling, Now thank we all our God, Praise my soul, the king of heaven, Glorious things of thee are spoken
Review: 30 classic and contemporary Disney songs especially arranged for teen singers.
Songlist: Can You Feel The Love Tonight, If I Can't Love Her, Me, You've Got A Friend In Me, Someday (Esmeralda's Prayer), Santa Fe, Go The Distance, Strangers Like Me, You'll Be In My Heart, When She Loved Me, Proud Of Your Boy, Wherever The Trail May Lead, The Bare Necessities, One Step Closer, Breaking Free, What I've Been Looking For, Le Festin, Fathoms Below, Her Voice, The Spirit Of Adventure, A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes, Gaston, Give A Little Whistle, Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life For Me), I've Got No Strings, Les Poissons, The Lord Is Good To Me, When I See An Elephant Fly, When You Wish Upon A Star
Voicing: Teen
Review: Sing! is a complete program of effective and efficient vocal warm-ups suitable for all styles of singing. Produced by a world-class vocal coach working with singers in musical theatre, opera, rock, folk and jazz this little book and its complementary audio content explain how the human voice works and how to use it to maximum effect while at the same time protecting it from strain or injury. The 39 exercises have been developed to help you refine vocal techniques with the aid of audio examples that encourage you to participate as you might in a live watrm-up session. Also featuring a download card that gives you access to online audio and spoken instructions so that your voice will be in the best shape possible for any performance.
Songlist: Sing Well, Sing Low, Sing Supported, Sing Long, Sing Freely, Sing Clearly, Sing Out!
Review: Belting is a strong way of big singing that has become very popular in contemporary styles. It is heard in everything from rock to hip-hop to pop to musical theater to the plethora of award shows. However, not only is there much confusion and misinformation about how to belt well, if done poorly belting can actually damage the voice. Numerous famous singers have belted their way to injury or even lost their voices, sometimes permanently. Many voice teachers believe (incorrectly) that belting is simply bad, physically and aesthetically. So, singing students are getting mixed messages. They hear their favorite artists belt-singing throughout their favorite music, yet the resources teaching healthy belting techniques are few and far between. Belting for the Contemporary Singer seeks to remedy the situation. The fact is, belting can be done well and without causing injury. This book presents the facts about belting, what approaches work and which to avoid. Its online video and audio demonstrate good techniques and exercises.
Songlist: What Ids Belting Exactly?, Dynamics, Becoming Vocally Flexible and Agile, Air: The Source of Your Belting Power, The Vocal Anatomy of Belting, Larynx: Your Tone Generator, Belting Techniques That Work, The Healthy Belting Voice, Exercises For Belting, Breath Management
Review: Bring on the snow with fresh, new arrangements of holiday favorites that shuffle and swing! And for the grand finale, Irving Berlin's classic White Christmas is sure to be an unforgettable musical experience for singers and audiences alike! Great for choir, classroom and community, these songs have been carefully adapted for young unison voices with optional harmony for added fun. The Piano/Vocal Collection offers fully accompanied songs, and the Singer Edition comes in paks of 10 with vocal parts only. Perform these holiday gems live or with the professionally-produced recordings available on a separate performance/accompaniment CD. Suggested for grades 4-8. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.
Songlist: Little Saint Nick, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, White Christmas
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